Broccoli and Garlic-Ricotta Toasts with Hot Honey
Crispy baguette slices topped with creamy garlic-infused ricotta and roasted broccoli, finished with a drizzle of spicy-sweet honey. A perfect combination of textures and flavors that works as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- •1 whole baguette
- •6 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 head broccoli
- •1 head garlic
- •1 Tbsp honey
- •1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- •½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- •1½ cups fresh ricotta
- •to taste Kosher salt
- •to taste black pepper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 400°F. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil. Toss on baking sheet to coat, then arrange again in a single layer. Place broccoli and garlic on another rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with remaining 4 Tbsp. oil. Season generously with salt and toss to combine.
10 min
- 2.
Place broccoli on top rack and bread on bottom rack and roast until bread is golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Remove bread from oven and continue to roast broccoli and garlic, tossing once, until broccoli is browned all over and garlic is tender, another 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
30 min
- 3.
Meanwhile, whisk honey, vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
2 min
- 4.
As soon as garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze cloves out of their skins and mash in another small bowl to form a paste. Add ricotta and mix well; season with salt and black pepper.
5 min
- 5.
Spread ricotta over toasts and top with roasted broccoli. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with honey mixture.
5 min