Best Spicy Grape Ricotta Crostini Recipes

FIVE QUICK RICOTTA CROSTINI RECIPES

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Mediterranean cuisine is synonymous with fresh, high-quality cheeses and vegetables made in simple preparations to highlight their unique flavors. Our Ricotta Crostini Recipe is a great example of how decadent a humble slice of bread with good ricotta cheese can be!

Provided by Vicky & Ruth

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 loaf crusty bread, whole wheat, sourdough, country, multigrain or ciabatta
1 lb Natural and Kosher Whole Milk Ricotta
Toppings of your choice - see note or body of the post

Steps:

Cut bread into slices and toast
Spread about 2 tbsp of ricotta on each slice
Top with your topping of choice see suggestions in the notes

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 crostini with 2 tbsp ricotta, Calories 204 calories, Sugar 1.2, Sodium 286, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, UnsaturatedFat 2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1, Protein 10.6, Cholesterol 25.5

SPICY GRAPE-RICOTTA CROSTINI

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Provided by Rick Martinez

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ounce thinly sliced pancetta
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups halved red seedless grapes
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 toasted slices of bread
1/2 cup ricotta
Chopped tarragon
Olive oil

Steps:

Cook 1 ounce thinly sliced pancetta in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Let cool on paper towels; crumble. Bring 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in same skillet, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add 2 cups halved red seedless grapes, 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until grapes are glazed and start to soften, about 5 minutes. Mix in pancetta; season with salt. Spread 4 toasted slices of bread with 1/2 cup ricotta. Top with grape mixture and chopped tarragon and drizzle with olive oil.

ROASTED GRAPE CROSTINI

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A trip to Spain introduced me to its culinary treasures, like Manchego cheese and sherry. This appetizer always impresses folks who've never tasted roasted grapes. They're amazing. -Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups seedless red or green grapes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
24 slices French bread baguette (cut diagonally 1/2 inch thick)
1/2 cup shaved Manchego or Romano cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Toss first five ingredients; spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until grapes are lightly browned and softened, 30-35 minutes. Stir in orange zest., Preheat broiler. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Top with warm grape mixture; sprinkle with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges