Bagel Chips With Ricotta Cheese, Chive Puree & Prosciutto

• 12 cup snipped chives
• 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons marcona almonds
• salt
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese or 1 cup goat cheese
• 48 small plain bagel chips (1 1/2 inches) or 48 small dried apricot halves
• 4 ounces prosciutto, 12 thin slices, cut into 3-inch-wide strips

1. In a blender or mini food chopper, combine the chives, olive oil, almonds and a pinch of salt & crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and pulse to a coarse puree.
2. In a small bowl, lightly season the ricotta with salt and spread about 1 teaspoon onto each bagel chip.
3. Carefully spoon a small dollop of the chive puree on top of each chip and garnish each with a loosely rolled up slice of prosciutto.
4. Transfer the bagel chips to a platter and serve.

chives, extra virgin olive oil, marcona almonds, salt, red pepper, fresh ricotta cheese, bagel chips, thin

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bagel-chips-with-ricotta-cheese-chive-puree-prosciutto-338675 (may not work)