Categories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach leaves
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped basil leaves
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 1 baguette French bread or similar artisan country bread, cut in 1/2 inch thick slices (8-10 slices)
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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In a small mixing bowl combine ricotta cheese, spinach, basil and chives. Stir to combine thoroughly. Set aside.
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Toast bread, in a toaster or under the broiler in the oven ( or on the grill if you like), until golden brown. Rub toast vigorously with whole raw garlic clove. The rough surface of the bread helps shave the garlic clove. (approx. 2-3 strokes per slice of bread, add more or less to taste). Drizzle or brush top side of toast with olive oil.
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Assemble bruschetta by layering each piece of toast with ricotta mixture, and sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garnish with snipped chives and chopped basil.