RICOTTA TOASTS WITH WALNUT DUKKAH, OLIVE OIL AND HONEY

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Ricotta Toasts with Walnut Dukkah, Olive Oil and Honey image

Dukkah, an Egyptian condiment typically served with bread or vegetables, is a mixture of nuts, seeds and spices that are dry toasted until very fragrant and then pounded (or ground). This version is made with walnuts and gets a smoky kick from the addition of smoked paprika, making it perfect sprinkled on creamy ricotta toasts with honey and olive oil.

Provided by Justin Chapple

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices rustic boule or multi-grain sandwich bread
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Flaky sea salt
1 cup ricotta, preferably fresh
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a grill or cast-iron grill pan for medium-high heat.
  • Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
  • Brush the bread all over with oil. Grill, turning, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, toast the bread in a toaster or under the broiler.)
  • Meanwhile, toast the coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan frequently, until very fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the spices to a food processor and process until finely crushed. Add the walnuts and pulse until the nuts are finely ground. Add the toasted sesame seeds and paprika; pulse just to mix. Season the dukkah with salt.
  • Spread the ricotta on the toasts and drizzle with oil and honey. Sprinkle generously with the dukkah and serve.

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