Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Grilled Ricotta & Avocado Canapés
- Prep time
- 15 minutes PT15M
- Cook time
- 4–5 minutes PT5M
- Yield
- 6–8 servings
- Difficulty
Fire up the grill to make these decadent grilled canapés, great for outdoor entertaining or a simple summer snack.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette1 baguette 1 baguette
- 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil, divided4 ounces extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 ounces extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 ounce mixed greens1 ounce mixed greens 1 ounce mixed greens
- 16 ounces ricotta16 ounces ricotta 16 ounces ricotta
- Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon2 tablespoons chopped tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 avocado, cut into ¼-inch slices1 avocado, cut into ¼-inch slices 1 avocado, cut into ¼-inch slices
Preparation
Heat grill to medium-high.
Cut baguette on the bias, making long, ¾-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil, reserving some for the mixed greens.
Toss remaining olive oil with mixed greens and set aside.
Mix together ricotta, lemon zest, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Evenly distribute ricotta mixture on each piece of baguette, then top with avocado slices.
Grill canapés 4–5 minutes, or until bread has grill marks and is toasted. For even toasting, rotate 90 degrees halfway through cooking.
Remove canapés from grill, top with mixed greens, and salt to taste. Serve warm.