Broiled Ricotta with Olives and Sun-Dried-Tomato Relish
- 1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced shallot
- 2 teaspoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped oregano
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt
- 12 slices peasant or ciabatta bread, about 1/2 inch thick
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 cups Creamy Ricotta
- 1/4 cup pitted oil-cured Italian black olives, coarsely chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- In a small bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes with the shallot, parsley, oregano, vinegar, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and the 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Season with salt.
- Brush the bread on both sides with oil and bake for about 10 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Rub lightly with the garlic clove.
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat.
- Spread the ricotta in a shallow medium gratin dish in a 3/4-inch-thick layer.
- Drizzle with oil and broil for about 10 minutes, turning the dish occasionally, until the ricotta is bubbling and golden.
- Spoon the relish and olives on top.
- Serve with the garlic toasts.
drained oil, shallot, flatleaf parsley, oregano, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, red pepper, extravirgin olive oil, salt, bread, garlic, ricotta, pitted oil
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/broiled-ricotta-olives-and-sun-dried-tomato-relish (may not work)