Grilled Blistered Tomato and Ricotta Bruschetta
Roasting the tomatoes adds such a wonderful flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 283kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes get a mix of colors
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 6 slices bread use rustic-style bread, sliced thin
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- parsley or fresh herbs, such as thyme or chives, for garnishing
Instructions
- Fire up your grill for medium-high direct heat grilling.
- Spray a grilling basket with non-stick spray. You can also use a cast iron skillet or disposable pan.
- Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the tomatoes to the basket and place over direct heat.
- Grill until the tomatoes start to char and the skins pop. Shake or toss the tomatoes and grill the same on the other sides.
- Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
- Place the bread slices on the grill and toast slightly on both sides.
- Divide the cheese between the slices of bread, spreading it out evenly. Don't be shy with it. You might have extra cheese. You might not.
- Add the tomatoes to the cheese. You can slice them in half first if you want, specially the larger ones.
- Garnish liberally with parsley or fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
This bread is also excellent when drizzled with some slightly-reduced balsamic vinegar!
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 3mg