Garlicky Roasted Carrot and Ricotta Bruschetta
Rustic bread is topped with creamy ricotta and carrots that are roasted and spiced for a savory and healthy appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch rainbow carrots peeled and cut in half lengthwise, then in half
- 6 slices favorite rustic bread sliced about 1 to 1 ½ inch thick slices
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese vegan or regular
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon pink salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + more for bread
- parsley for garnish chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Mix together dry seasonings in a small bowl.
- Place about 6 slices of bread on baking sheet and brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for about 10 min until golden brown and set aside on a platter.
- Once bread is done use that baking sheet to roast the carrots (or you can do it all at the same time, just use another baking sheet).
- Place carrots on baking sheet and toss with half of the dry seasonings and olive oil.
- Roast until golden and slightly browned about 15 min.
- Slather ricotta on bread and top with carrots.
- Sprinkle remaining seasonings over top.
- Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh parsley for garnish.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 9629IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 1mg
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