Crostini With Creamy Ricotta And Chorizo Recipe

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Crostini With Creamy Ricotta And Chorizo

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Ingredients:

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1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
salt and freshly ground pepper
six 1/2-inch-thick slices of italian peasant bread
2 small garlic cloves, 1 minced
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 small dry chorizo (about 3 oz), thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped tarragon
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 small head of frisee , tender white and light green leaves only

Directions:

Put the ricotta in a fine sieve set over a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (about 10-12 hours).
Discard the liquid in the bowl. Wipe out the bowl, add the thickened ricotta and stir in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill pan.
Lightly brush both sides of the bread slices with oil and grill, turning once, until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer the toasts to a platter and rub them with the whole garlic clove.
In a small bowl, toss the red onion with 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes; drain the onion, discarding the vinegar.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, boil the remaining 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar until reduced to 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes.
In a medium skillet, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil with the minced garlic, chorizo, tarragon and parsley. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Spread the ricotta on the toasts and top with the warm chorizo. Garnish with the frisée and pickled onions.
Drizzle with the reduced balsamic vinegar and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	219.1 Kcal (917 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.15g	28%
Cholesterol	33.38mg	11%
Sodium	214.16mg	9%
Potassium	138.3mg	3%
Total Carbs	5.01g	2%
Sugars	2.53g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.12g	0%
Protein	8.09g	16%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	97.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	262.63 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat	195.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.76g	28%
Cholesterol	40.02mg	11%
Sodium	256.71mg	9%
Potassium	165.77mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.01g	2%
Sugars	3.04g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.14g	0%
Protein	9.7g	16%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	3%
Calcium	116.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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