Fresh Ricotta Bruschetta with Lemon, Black Pepper & Mint

Ingredients

• Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
• 1 recipe Basic Bruschetta
• 1 or 2 sprigs mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 clove garlic (optional)
• Kosher salt
• 1 tsp. finely chopped lemon zest
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• • 10 oz. fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese (1-¹/₃ cups)

Combine the ricotta, lemon zest, and salt in a small bowl. Rub the grilled bruschetta with garlic, if using, and spread the cheese mixture on top. Season with a few twists of pepper, drizzle with the olive oil, and scatter the mint on top.

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