Artichoke Bruschetta
Martha Stewart Living, March 2002

Yield: 4 servings

2 gloves garlic, peeled
4 slices rustic bread, about ¾ inch thick
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 twelve-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
½ cup fresh ricotta cheese
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Shaved Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Thinly slice 1 garlic clove, and set aside. Gently crush remaining clove, and rub over one side of each of the bread slices. Brush both sides of bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toast slices on a grill or in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and crisp and on both sides. Transfer to a serving platter, and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until golden and crisp on both sides. Transfer to a serving platter and set aside. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add reserved garlic and artichoke hearts. Sauté until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside. Season ricotta cheese with salt and pepper; spread about 2 tablespoons of mixture on each slice of bread. Top with sautéed garlic and artichokes. Season again with salt and pepper. Garnish with shaved Parmesan cheese, and drizzle with olive oil.
Home Table of Contents Appetizer Index