Tricolore Italian Verrines
Tricolore Italian Verrines layer a vibrant zucchini–pesto base with a fluffy ricotta-Parmesan mousse and a smooth red pepper–tomato coulis. The balance of creamy, herbaceous, and gently sweet-roasted flavors makes each spoonful nuanced and satisfying. Serve as an elegant starter for dinner parties, aperitivo hours, or festive gatherings where a colorful, refined bite shines.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tricolore Italian Verrines, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.83 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute the zucchini, onion, and garlic until some liquid has cooked off and the zucchini is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the pesto.
- 2
Spoon the mixture into 8 small, clear glasses and chill in the refrigerator.
- 3
While the green layer chills, mix the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, sugar, garlic powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the ricotta mixture. Layer this over the chilled zucchini mixture and return to the refrigerator.
- 4
Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and add water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the bell peppers, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 5
Puree the peppers with the tomatoes and cayenne in a food processor until smooth and spread over the chilled ricotta layer. Chill for 1 hour. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
- Calories 315.91 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.07 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 27.9 g 10%
- Total Fat 18.88 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.95 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 34.31 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 357.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.39 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 7.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 241.16 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 542.64 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 140.62 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 162.35 mg Good Source 180%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tricolore Italian Verrines is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 315.91 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tricolore Italian Verrines?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Tricolore Italian Verrines made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Basil, Garlic. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tricolore Italian Verrines?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tricolore Italian Verrines easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tricolore Italian Verrines healthy?
- Tricolore Italian Verrines has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 315.91 calories and 8.07 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 357.95 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.95 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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