Herbed Ricotta with Grilled Bread

Name: Herbed Ricotta with Grilled Bread
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh ricotta; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling; 1 cup finely chopped mixed chives, parsley, mint and tarragon, plus more for garnish; Kosher salt; Pepper; 2 baguettes, split lengthwise

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Food & Wine's Justin Chapple makes this simple herbed ricotta for almost all of his parties because it's such a crowd-pleaser. It's delicious spread on toasted bread but is also perfect served with crudités. Slideshow: More Ricotta Recipes

By

Justin Chapple

Updated on June 1, 2017

Herbed Ricotta with Grilled Bread — Photo: © Abby Hocking

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh ricotta
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling
1 cup finely chopped mixed chives, parsley, mint and tarragon, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
Pepper
2 baguettes, split lengthwise

Directions

In a food processor, puree the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and the 1/4 cup of olive oil until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl, stir in the herbs and season generously with salt and pepper.
Light a grill. Brush the baguettes with olive oil. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, 3 minutes. Drizzle the herbed ricotta with olive oil and garnish with herbs and cracked pepper. Serve with the bread.