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Lemon And Herb Ricotta Bruschetta

Here's how you make Lemon And Herb Ricotta Bruschetta
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  • Servings: 16
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups fresh ricotta
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 scallions, fine chopped (white and green parts)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped fine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Baguette:
  • 1 baguette cut in thin slices on an angle, toasted (about 24 slices)
  • Olive oil
  • Tomatoes:
  • 5 plum tomatoes cut in thick slices, 5 slices per tomato
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Arugula salad (optional):
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Ricotta ... In a small bowl, add the ricotta, lemon zest and juice, scallions, and all the herbs. Season with salt and pepper and set to the side.

  • Step 2: Baguettes ... Add the baguette slices to a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper or foil and drizzle with a little olive oil; bake or broil until golden brown. I bake mine in a 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes. Use any method you prefer to toast them.

  • Step 3: Tomatoes ... After the baguettes are toasted, add the tomatoes slices to the same pan and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake or broil until slightly softened, just 3-4 minutes or less. You don't want them MUSHY, just warmed up a bit.

  • Step 4: Optional Arugula Salad ... Toss the arugula with the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper. This is optional. I have made the baguettes with or without the salad and they are good both ways. You could also serve 3-4 of the baguettes on a bed of lettuce for a nice starter salad.

  • Step 5: Baguettes ... Add a little of the arugula to the baguette, top with the ricotta and finish with a tomato slice.

  • Step 6: Serve ... Garnish with some lemon slices and serve. It is just a wonderful appetizer. ENJOY!

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