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Mediterranean bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 (500g) loaf ciabatta, cut into 2.5cm wide slices
- 60ml olive oil
- 450g whole milk ricotta
- 2 large seeded and diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp finely chopped kalamata olives
- 3 tbsp freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole leaves, for garnish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Method
How to make Mediterranean bruschetta
1) Preheat griddle to medium-high heat.
2) Drizzle the bread with the olive oil and place onto preheated griddle. Griddle until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3) In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, tomatoes, olives, basil, and salt and pepper.
4) Squeeze lemon over the bread. Sprinkle bread with oregano and salt and pepper, to taste.
5) Place ricotta mixture on top of the griddled bread, garnish with basil leaves and serve.
