Looking for an easy appetizer packed with protein? Our Whipped Farmer Cheese with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes is a terrific choice! This gut-friendly recipe is stacked with layers of flavors in a creamy, luscious base made from Lifeway Farmer Cheese, an excellent source of protein that’s made with live and active probiotics.
You can serve this Whipped Farmer Cheese with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes as a dip or a spread, and it pairs great with fresh produce or toasted bread. It’s ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick and easy option you can feel good serving to yourself and others since our farmer cheese is an excellent source of high-quality protein. Talk about the healthy fast food!
Our creamy, cultured cheese is blended with olive oil, a touch of hot honey, some spices, herbs, and a little salt and pepper before being served with roasted cherry tomatoes for the perfect punch of sweet and savory flavors. Light, yet filling, this recipe is a must-try for the warmer weather when cherry tomatoes come into season.
Give the recipe a try, and pick up some Lifeway Farmer Cheese at a store near you to experience the best cultured cheese you’ll find.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 35 mins Servings: 4-6Ingredients
Whipped Farmer Cheese:
- 1 (16 oz.) container Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes:
- 12 oz. fresh cherry tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of fresh garlic
- 1/2 tbsp. hot honey, plus more for garnish
- kosher salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- additional hot honey for an optional garnish
- fresh herbs of choice
- toasted bread of choice for serving
- fresh veggies for serving
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450° F.
- Place the farmer cheese , olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend together until a whipped texture forms. Taste, and add additional salt as needed.
- Transfer the whipped farmer cheese to a shallow bowl or serving plate, and spread into an even layer. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To a small baking dish add the tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, hot honey, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Mix everything together with a spoon to combine.
- Place in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to burst. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Serve the tomatoes on top of the prepared farmer cheese mixture, add additional hot honey if desired along with fresh herbs of your choice, and serve with fresh veggies or with toasted bread of choice.
