crushed cherry tomato and ricotta bruschetta
- 200g yellow teardrop tomatoes
- 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 cup (45g) basil leaves
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- olive oil, extra, for brushing
- 1 cup (200g) ricotta
- Place the teardrop and cherry tomatoes in a non-metallic bowl and crush with the back of a spoon or fork. Add the oil, vinegar, lemon rind, garlic, basil, salt and pepper and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Heat a char-grill pan or barbecue over high heat. Brush the bread with oil and char-grill or barbecue for 1–2 minutes each side or until golden and toasted. Spread with the ricotta and top with the crushed tomato mixture to serve. Serves 4.
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