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    The Life Jolie » Recipes » Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini

    Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini

    Published: Jun 5, 2017 · Modified: Jun 7, 2022 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    This Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini is a simple and delicious throw-together appetizer. It's easy to make at the last minute with great garlic and spicy flavor!

    An image of Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini with a blurry crostini in the foreground and the blurry plate of broccoli rabe in the background.

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    We've really been working on getting our yard into shape lately. A couple weeks ago, cleaned up the front and left side of our house- planted flowers and mulched. I also planted my pots.

    This year I have pots of flowers out front. In the back I have pots of strawberries, jalapeños, Thai chili, basil, curly parsley, lemon thyme, and a cherry tomato plant for my Alice (she was fascinated with the one my mom bought!).

    I also let A pick out a small pot for her and T and then choose the flowers to put into it. She picked a Caribbean blue pot for her and an orange one for T. I was impressed with how she knew exactly what she wanted when it came to choosing pots and the flowers that now reside within them.

    A couple Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini's on a piece of parchment paper with crushed red pepper flakes surrounding it and a plate of broccoli rabe in the background.

    Will they all survive? The jury is still out on that one. But I'm hoping that since I'm not pregnant or a mom to a new baby I will actually be able to give these plants a bit more love. We'll see.

    We still have to clean out the back flower beds, plant a few more perennials and paint the shutters. J began staining the deck this weekend and so far it's looking great.

    The right side of our house looks like a jungle, and not in a good way! J say's he's planning on cleaning it out, but that's been on the honey-do list for a few years now. So I'm thinking about hiring that out (there's also a wild tree growing that I don't want staying that close to our house). Again, we'll see.

    It's crazy how busy life can be. Some weekends it feels like we get so much done, while others fly by and it's as if we've barely done a thing! I know I'm not the only one that feels this. We're in an extremely busy season of our life! I just wish we had more hours in the day!

    A piece of Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini with a bite taken out of it in the front and other crostinis in the background and out of focus.


    So I recently shared my Grandma Rosie's Broccoli Rabe recipe. I had to share this variation because it was SO good and makes a quick appetizer (or light summer dinner!).

    I'm all for simple, throw-together appetizer options, especially when they taste this great! This is an excellent way to wow any food-loving guests but with minimal effort on your part.

    And I'm dead serious when I say you'll wow them! These were so good that they actually became a problem for me while I was taking photos. This is all due to a big mistake on my part. An overhead photo of a tray of toasted crostini with a few crostini topped with Ricotta and a bowl of ricotta as well.

    While I was getting my pictures done, I wanted to get a bite shot. So I took a big old bite of one of these  guys, as you do. Poor decision.

    Ugh, you guys, it was so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it. Then I ate another. And another. Thank goodness I already had the majority of my shots, or I would have been in big trouble!

    An image of Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini with a blurry crostini in the foreground and the blurry plate of broccoli rabe in the background.

    I purchased a bag for pre-sliced baguette, which Wegmans does oh-so-well. But you can easily slice it yourself. It was so simple to throw the bread onto a sheet pan with a quick drizzle of olive oil and pop it under the broiler for a few minutes!

    I love that the bread gets golden brown on top, but the underside isn't toasted, so it's still super easy to bite into and maintains that lovely baguette-chewiness that we all know and love.

    A bowl of Ricotta cheese with a wooden knife sticking out of it and some Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini with the cheese spread on them on the side and a tray of the toasted crostini in the background.
    I got this gorgeous wood spreader from Earlywood Designs at the Everything Food Conference and I seriously love it! (this is not sponsored, I just really love their products).

    The Ricotta is just a few ingredients mixed up but it adds an excellent creaminess that plays really nicely with the savory broccoli rabe. I also sprinkled on a bit of extra crushed red pepper for a little bit more kick and color.

    I love having quick, throw-together apps like this in my repertoire. I'ts also a tasty, meatless meal and a great way to re-purpose leftover broccoli rabe!

    A Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini front and center with two out of focus crostinis in the background and a plate of broccoli rabe.

    Other great throw-together appetizers include:

    • Pea Pesto Flatbread with Asparagus and Shaved Pecorino Romano
    • Artichoke Asiago Dip
    • Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos
    • Salami Chips with a Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
    • Apple Bacon Brie Bites
    • Bloody Mary Cheeseball
    • Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa Bites
    • Olive and Gruyere Puff Pastry Tartlets
    • Jalapeno Popper Pull Apart Bread
    • BLT Bruschetta
    • Shrimp with Pesto and Prosciutto
    • Summer Berry Dessert Crostini
    A square image of Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini with a yellow broccoli rabe blossom in the foreground and some other crostini and a plate of broccoli rabe in the background.

    Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini

    Jessy Freimann
    This Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini is a simple and delicious throw-together appetizer. It's easy to make at the last minute with great garlic and spicy flavor!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Easy, quick, starter, vegetarian
    Servings 2 dozen

    Ingredients
      

    • Sliced Baguette
    • Olive oil
    • 15 oz. container Ricotta cheese
    • 3 heaping Tbsp. Romano cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Crushed Red Pepper
    • Extra crushed red pepper flake for garnish and an added kick

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the broiler to 350 degrees (leave the oven rack in the middle).
    • Spread the sliced baguette pieces onto a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with olive oil.
    • Broil for 5-10 minutes keeping an eye on them- remove when they're golden brown.
    • Mix Ricotta cheese, Romano cheese well in a bowl and then add salt and pepper until it has enough flavor (taste it as you mix).
    • Spread the Ricotta cheese mixture onto the toasted crostini.
    • Top each Crostini with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Crushed Red Pepper.
    • Sprinkle with extra crushed red pepper flaskes for an added kick.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    This can be served room temperature or cold.
    You can make everything ahead and assemble these at the last minute.
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    This Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini is a simple and delicious throw-together appetizer. It's easy to make at the last minute with great garlic and spicy flavor!
    This Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini is a simple and delicious throw-together appetizer. It's easy to make at the last minute with great garlic and spicy flavor!
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