ARTICHOKE & PECORINO BRUSCHETTA

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These simple and speedy antipasti-friendly toasts are perfect for when you want to spend less time in the kitchen and more with your guest

Provided by Bill Granger

Categories     Starter

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

140g artichoke in olive oil, drained
pinch of chilli flakes
small handful mint leaves
zest ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
2 large or 4 small slices of crusty bread
1 garlic clove , sliced
50g pecorino , thinly sliced (or vegetarian alternative)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve or quarter the artichokes, if whole, and put them in a bowl with the chilli flakes, mint, zest and oil. Season lightly with salt and set aside.
  • Put the bread on a baking sheet and scatter over the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt. Bake for 10 mins, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  • Fold the pecorino through the marinated artichokes and spoon over the garlic bruschetta just before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

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