Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta
Silly me, I always thought bruschetta is always topped with tomatoes, but after further reading I found that bruschetta is often topped with meats, beans, and… of course, cheese. Like this herbed ricotta bruschetta.
Servings 6
Calories 127kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 green onions minced
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 round sourdough bread sliced
- olive oil
- 1 clove garlic one end cut off
Instructions
- Combine ricotta, onions, and dill.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Lightly brush the bread with oil.
- Grill until lightly charred and browned.
- Rub both sides of each piece of bread with the garlic (using the cut end as a garlic 'pencil' to get that great garlicky flavor all over the bread).
- Slather bread with the cheese mixture and serve.
Notes
The cheese mixture is also great on baked potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.5mg