Description
Ina Garten’s herbed ricotta bruschettas blend Mediterranean flavors with fresh ingredients. Crisp bread topped with creamy herbed ricotta creates a delightful appetizer perfect for elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round sourdough bread
- 2 cups / 473 ml ricotta (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tbsps minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
- 2 tbsps minced fresh dill
- 1 tbsp minced fresh chives
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 whole garlic clove, cut in half
- Good olive oil
- Green Salad Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Heat outdoor grill to medium-high, ensuring uniform temperature across cooking surface for consistent grilling performance.
- Herbed Ricotta Creation: Blend ricotta with scallions, dill, chives, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a mixing bowl. Incorporate ingredients thoroughly and let mixture rest to develop complex flavor profiles.
- Bread Transformation: Slice sourdough loaf into 12 substantial, uniform pieces by halving the bread and cutting each section methodically.
- Bread Conditioning: Generously coat each bread slice with extra virgin olive oil to enhance grilling potential and promote flavor development.
- Grilling Process: Place oiled bread on hot grill, cooking 1½ to 2 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior with appetizing charred edges.
- Flavor Enhancement: Rub grilled bread with fresh garlic clove, then season with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to intensify taste dimensions.
- Final Assembly: Lavishly spread herbed ricotta mixture across each grilled bread slice, creating a creamy, herb-infused topping that complements the crisp base.
- Serving Presentation: Arrange two bruschetta slices per plate, accompanied by a light, zesty green salad dressed with a vibrant vinaigrette for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Grill Temperature Matters: Maintain medium-high heat for perfect bread texture, ensuring crispy edges without burning.
- Herb Blend Timing: Mix ricotta with herbs at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to fully develop and integrate.
- Bread Slice Technique: Cut sourdough evenly to guarantee uniform grilling and consistent toasting across all pieces.
- Olive Oil Application: Brush bread generously but lightly to prevent soggy surfaces and promote optimal crispy grilling results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg