Fresh Ricotta and Radish Crostini

Name: Fresh Ricotta and Radish Crostini
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 small bunch arugula, thick stems discarded; 9 inches thick slices of ciabatta or Tuscan bread; 59 milliliters fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 8 servings Freshly ground pepper; 6 larges radishes, thinly sliced; 8 servings Salt; 2 liters whole milk

Fresh Ricottan and Radish Crostini might be just the Mediterranean recipe you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 11g of fat, and a total of 189 calories. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Only a few people really liked this hor d'oeuvre. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, tuscan bread, milk, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Line a colander with moistened cheesecloth and set it over a large bowl. In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle boil.

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Milk

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Add 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice and cook over low heat, stirring gently, until curds form and rise to the surface, about 3 minutes.

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Lemon Juice

Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes; the curds will firm up slightly.

Using a slotted spoon with small holes, gently scoop the curds into the colander; discard the liquid.

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Colander

Let the ricotta drain for 15 minutes, then gently lift the cheesecloth to flip the curd and let drain for 15 minutes longer.

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Ricotta Cheese

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Transfer the ricotta to a bowl and season with salt.

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Ricotta Cheese

Salt

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Preheat the broiler. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Broil the bread 8 inches from the heat for about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.

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Olive Oil