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Crostini with Asparagus, Ricotta, Spinach & Citrus

Temps de préparations: 15 min | Portions: 3-4 | Niveau de difficulté: Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 traditional walnut bread (2-3 slices per person)
  • 1 bunch of green asparagus (about 13-15)
  • 1 tablespoon of Alcyon natural sea salt
  • 1 small container of traditional Italian ricotta (about 150g)
  • A few spinach leaves
  • 1 pomelo (grapefruit) or 2 lemons
  • A few sprigs of chopped chives
  • A few lemon zest strips
  • Half a clove of garlic
  • A few crushed peppercorns (your choice)

Preparation

  1. Blanch the Asparagus:
    Boil water in a saucepan. Cut off the tough lower ends of the asparagus. Blanch the asparagus in the boiling water for a few minutes, depending on size and preferred texture. Test with a knife to keep them crunchy. Transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and preserve their color. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Bread:
    Slice the walnut bread into ¼-inch slices. Toast in the oven under the grill setting or in a toaster. Rub the toasted bread with the halved garlic clove and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika.
  3. Assemble the Crostini:
    Spread ricotta onto the toasted bread slices. Halve the asparagus and place three halves on each crostini. Add a few spinach leaves and grate some lemon zest over the top.
  4. Add Citrus and Garnish:
    Cut the pomelo (or grapefruit) into segments and place one piece on each crostini. Sprinkle with chopped chives and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  5. Season:
    Finish with a pinch of Alcyon sea salt and crushed peppercorns to taste.

Tip:

The ice water stops the cooking and locks in the vibrant green color of the asparagus. Whenever possible, this recipe is even better with locally sourced ingredients!

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