Pea and Ricotta Bruschetta

Name: Pea and Ricotta Bruschetta
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning the peas; 227 grams crusty Italian bread, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 3 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves; 355 milliliters shelled fresh peas (from about 1 1/4 pounds in their pods) or 8 ounces frozen; 1 medium garlic clove; 0 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning the peas; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 4 mediums radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced; 158 milliliters ricotta cheese

Pean and Ricotta Bruschetta might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre repertoire. This recipe serves 10. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 125 calories, 6g of protein, and 4g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pepper, radishes, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.

Instructions

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F).Meanwhile, arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Using 1 tablespoon of the oil, very lightly brush the tops of the bread with the oil. Flip the slices over and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Generously season one side only with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Bread

Cooking Oil

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Baking Sheet

Grill Pan

Grill

Place the bread on the grill (reserve the baking sheet) and cook until grill marks appear and the bread is toasted and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.Return the grilled bread to the reserved baking sheet, seasoned-side up, and rub the seasoned sides with the garlic clove. Set aside while you prepare the topping.For the topping:Bring a medium saucepan of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Bread

Water

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Baking Sheet

Sauce Pan

Grill

Add the peas and cook until they’re bright green and just cooked through, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes for medium-sized peas and up to 4 minutes for larger peas.

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Peas

Drain well and place in a medium bowl.

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Bowl

Add the olive oil and lightly mash the peas with a potato masher into a coarse paste.

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Olive Oil

Potato

Peas

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Potato Masher

Add the mint and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed; set aside.

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Salt And Pepper

Mint

Place the ricotta in a small bowl, add the measured salt and pepper, and stir to combine.To serve, spread an equal amount of the ricotta over each slice of bread. Divide the pea mixture evenly over the ricotta and gently press it into the cheese. Top with the radishes and cut the bruschetta into pieces if desired.

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Salt And Pepper

Radish