Author Notes
This makes a perfect appetizer, certainly works for dinner and tastes like sun-kissed summer goodness anytime you choose to make it. The ingredients are simple; this is definitely an example of the sum being greater than its parts. —Penelope Rose
Ingredients
- Baguette, Garlic Clove, Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Lemon Juice, Basil, Salt and Pepper
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1
Crusty Baugette, Sliced
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1
Clove of Garlic
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1 cup
Ricotta Cheese
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1 tablespoon
freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/3 cup
basil leaves cut into ribbons + more to garnish
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salt and pepper to taste
- Zucchini, Olive Oil, Shallot, Yellow or Orange Cherry Tomatoes, Salt and Pepper
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4 - 5 cups
zucchini, diced (about 2 large)
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olive oil
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salt and pepper
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1 cup
yellow or orange cherry tomatoes
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2
shallots, finely diced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 475 F degrees.
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Start by dicing your zucchini (or summer squash).
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You’ll want to toss the zucchini on a baking sheet with a small drizzle of olive oil and a few grinds of fresh sea salt and pepper. Bake for 15 – 18 minutes, so edges start to get brown and a little crispy.
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Meanwhile, mix the ricotta, lemon juice and basil ribbons together with sea salt and pepper to your preference.
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Dice the cherry tomatoes so they are similar in size to the zucchini, and put in a bowl. Finely dice the shallots and add to the tomatoes.
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If you have a toaster oven, you can slice your baguette about 1/2 inch thick and toast it in there. If not, wait until the zucchini is done and lower the oven to 300 F.
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Set the zucchini aside to cool and place your baguette slices on the pan. Let them toast for a few minutes, until the top is just starting to get slightly crispy to the touch. Remove from the oven.
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Peel your clove of garlic and cut in half.
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As soon as you are able to handle the baguette slices, rub an open side of the garlic on the bread. You should smell the delicious aroma as you do this!
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Spread the lemon-basil ricotta on each slice, and top with bruschetta, gently pressing down so the bruschetta holds in place. Serve on a platter and garnish with additional basil ribbons.
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