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Grilled Zucchini and Corn Crostini with Lemon Basil Ricotta


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  • Author: Taylor Kadlec
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Grilled summer veggies and creamy lemon-basil ricotta make these crostini perfect for a patio dinner. Simple yet elegant!


Ingredients

Units
  • 2 cups (473 ml) ricotta cheese
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 zucchini
  • 2 ears corn on the cob
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 large baguette or loaf of bread

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, add ricotta, lemon zest, cream, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. With a hand mixer or whisk, beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stir in chopped basil and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Soup

  1. Toss zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Brush corn and bread with olive oil. Season corn and bread with salt and pepper.
  2. Place corn directly on the grill and cook until charred, about 10 minutes total, turning every 2-3 minutes. Grill zucchini in a grill pan or directly on the grill, about 4 minutes. If grilling directly on the grill, use tongs to flip over and grill about 1-2 minutes on each side depending on how thin you sliced your zucchini. If you have enough room on the grill, grill the bread at the same time—about 2-3 minutes on each side, just until there are nice grill marks and the bread is warm.
  3. Spread each slice of grilled bread with ricotta mixture, then top with zucchini, corn, and additional fresh basil.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For best results, use a baguette that’s at least a day old; it will toast better and won’t become soggy.
  • If you don’t have a grill pan, you can roast the zucchini and corn in a hot oven (400°F) for 15-20 minutes.
  • To make ahead, prepare the ricotta mixture and grill the vegetables separately. Assemble the crostini just before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 19 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 crostini
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 8
  • Cholesterol: 40