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28Entertaining these holidays and need appetiser inspo? We’ve got you covered!
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 ¼ cup cherry tomatoes (200g)
1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided (30ml)
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup ricotta (120g)
½ cup fresh basil leaves
½ baguette/french stick, cut into 1-2cm thick slices (240g)
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt & pepper, to taste
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Place the tomatoes in a baking dish with ½ tbsp olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper and bake for 20 minutes or until the tomatoes have slightly burst.
3. Mix ½ tbsp olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic together in a small bowl. Brush the bread with the garlic oil and place on a baking tray. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on both sides.
4. Place remaining ½ tbsp of olive oil and 1 clove minced garlic in a blender or food processor with ricotta and ½ the basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth and creamy.
5. Spread the ricotta mixture onto each slice of bread, top with roasted tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Garnish with remaining basil leaves to serve.
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