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Charred Peppers With Lemon Ricotta and Cucumbers

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Photo of sliced cucumbers with deeply charred peppers dollops of ricotta walnuts and mint on a white platter.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Aneta Florczyk, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

The smoky charred peppers play well with the cool cucumbers and lemony ricotta. If you can’t find Italian frying peppers or just aren’t feeling them, grilled eggplant or zucchini would also pair well here.  

  

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