Lemon-Ricotta and Fresh Spinach Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• •clove garlic, minced
• •oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• •1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• •tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• •1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• •Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until golden and crisp.
3. 3In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chopped spinach and a pinch of salt, and cook until just wilted (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat.
4. 4In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until smooth and creamy.
5. 5Spread a generous layer of the lemon
6. 6ricotta mixture onto each toasted crostini.
7. 7Top with a spoonful of the wilted spinach mixture and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil before serving.