Bruschetta

  • 1 loaf ciabatta or Italian bread cut into 1-inch slices
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in 1/2
  • 1 (15 ounce) container whole milk ricotta
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves finely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano
  1. Preheat Vision Grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, tomatoes, basil, and salt & pepper to taste.
  3. Brush the bread with olive oil and place onto lower grill surface. Watch closely and grill only until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Rub bread slices with garlic when bread is cool enough to handle.
  5. Squeeze lemon over the bread. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, & pepper to taste.
  6. Place ricotta mixture on top of the grilled bread, keep warm on top grill surface, remove and garnish with basil.

8 appetizer servings