Grilled Ciabatta with Ricotta and Snap Peas
- 1 loaf ciabatta, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces on the diagonal
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound sugar snap peas
- 1/3 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 cup fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Sea salt flakes, such as Maldon, for serving
- Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Brush the sliced ciabatta with a little olive oil.
- Place on the grill pan and cook until toasted and grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side.
- Combine the ricotta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil Add the snap peas and cook for 3 minutes.
- Immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water until cold.
- Remove and pat dry.
- Cut half of the peas lengthwise (leave the other half whole).
- Combine the cut and whole peas with the basil and mint in a large bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons oil and toss to coat.
- Place the grilled ciabatta on a serving dish.
- Add a dollop of the ricotta mixture to each piece and then top with some snap pea salad.
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving.
olive oil, fresh ricotta, fresh chives, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, sugar, fresh basil, fresh mint, lemon juice, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-ciabatta-with-ricotta-and-snap-peas.html (may not work)