Olive & ricotta crostini

These crostini are a quick and easy starter to a gourmet dinner party.

Recipe «Olive & ricotta crostini» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 large ciabatta loaf, cut into 12 thick slices, 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to brush, 1 garlic clove, halved, 600g fresh ricotta, 1/4 cup baby capers, rinsed, drained , 1 tbsp fresh marjoram leaves, 16-20 small black olives, 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, finely sliced , 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, Green salad, to serve.

Ingredients:

• 1 large ciabatta loaf, cut into 12 thick slices 
• 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra to brush 
• 1 garlic clove, halved 
• 600g fresh ricotta 
• 1/4 cup baby capers, rinsed, drained 
• 1 tbsp fresh marjoram leaves 
• 16-20 small black olives 
• 2 long red chillies, seeds removed, finely sliced 
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 
• Green salad, to serve 

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to high. Lightly brush both sides of bread with oil and rub with cut side of garlic halves. Grill for 2-3 minutes each side to lightly brown.
2. Combine ricotta, capers, marjoram and the 1 tablespoon of oil in a bowl.
3. Top ciabatta with the ricotta mixture, a few olives and some chilli. Drizzle with vinegar. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with a salad.