Appetizers
Ricotta Bruschetta
Makes 12 bruschetta
Ricotta Bruschetta
Makes 12 bruschetta
A super simple appetizer either served on its own or paired with a fruit salsa.
Nutritional information per slice: Calories 106 (68% from fat) carb. 11g pro. 4g fat 5g sat. fat 2g chol. 8mg sod. 236mg calc. 83mg fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 12 slices baguette (½-inch thick)
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta, strained
- ½ ounce Parmesan, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ to 1 tablespoon honey, optional
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F with the rack in the upper position.
- While the oven is preheating, rub one side of each slice of bread with the garlic and then brush with the olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
- While the bread is toasting, put the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in the work bowl. Pulse on Grind until well combined.
- Turn on the broiler. Divide the ricotta mixture evenly among the bread slices. Return to the oven and then broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully warmed.
- Drizzle the honey, if using, over the bruschetta and serve immediately.
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