Bruschetta Topping - Michael Chiarello

Easy & fast

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  garlic cloves, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 8 -10  leaves basil
• 3⁄4 cup  canned cannellini beans
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, sliced
• 2  tablespoons Italian parsley, rough chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  chili flakes
•  salt & pepper
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 -2  ounce ricotta salata
• 1  baguette

Directions

1. Saute garlic in oil till very lightly brown. Add basil. Toss and add beans, bay leaf, tomatoes, chili flakes, salt & pepper. Cook 10 minutes. Add parley & lemon juice.
2. Slice baguette and toast lightly on both sides on cast iron grill. Brush warm bread lightly with a sliced garlic clove. Put on topping, slice tiny slivers or pieces of ricotta salata on top and serve.