Bruschetta Topping - Michael Chiarello

Submitted by Pesto lover

"Easy & fast"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• 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.