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Garlic Crostini with Asparagus And Ricotta Cheese

Robyn Gleason @ Simply Fresh Dinners
This easy garlic crostini is topped with farm fresh asparagus and ricotta cheese. Some might call this garlic bruschetta - but who cares what it's called as long as it's topped with delicious farm fresh produce?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 391 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 slices baguette thick
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cloved garlic halved
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon chives freshly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Instructions
 

  • On baking sheet, drizzle baguette slices with oil; bake in 400ºF oven until crispy and light golden, about 6 minutes. Turn halfway through if you want both sides browned. Rub tops with cut sides of garlic halves. Set aside.
  • Combine ricotta, chives, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice,and the pepper; set aside. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead)
  • Toss together asparagus, radishes, and remaining lemon juice. Top crostini with ricotta mixture, then asparagus mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 767mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 4.2mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 3.7mg
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