Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Crostini

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!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Easy, quick, starter, vegetarian

Diet Low Salt

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings pieces

Calories 143kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Baguette Sliced
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
15 ounces Ricotta cheese
3 Tablespoons Romano cheese
½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups 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 F (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 sautéed broccoli rabe.
Sprinkle with extra crushed red pepper flakes for an added kick.
Serve immediately.

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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