Ricotta-Kale Pesto Appetizer Toasts Recipe

Name: Ricotta-Kale Pesto Appetizer Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale, ribs removed; ½ cup walnuts; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon anchovy paste; ½ cup olive oil; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 8 garlic cloves, preferably roasted; 14-½ cup ricotta cheese; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; lemon juice, to taste; 1 baguette, sliced diagonally in 1/3-inch thick slices; 4 -8 teaspoons olive oil, for basting; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 bunch kale, ribs removed
½ cup walnuts
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
½ cup olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
8 garlic cloves, preferably roasted
14-½ cup ricotta cheese
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
lemon juice, to taste
1 baguette, sliced diagonally in 1/3-inch thick slices
4 -8 teaspoons olive oil, for basting
salt, to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Blanch kale in boiling water, about 2 minutes.
3
Pat dry.
4
In a food processor, finely chop kale with walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and anchovy paste.
5
With the motor running, pour in 1/2 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Roast Garlic (Optional): Step will be easier and tastier if you take the time to roast 8 cloves of garlic.
7
Make Toasts: Brush baguette slices with olive oil, and season with salt.
8
Toast in oven until golden and crisp.
9
Rub each toast with a garlic clove.
10
(If you roasted garlic in Step , the garlic will squeeze out and allow it to be spread like a paste.
11
).
12
Spread each toast with ricotta cheese and top with kale pesto.
13
Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, to taste.

2229

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch kale, ribs removed, ½ cup walnuts, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated, 1 garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Ricotta-Kale Pesto Appetizer Toasts falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ricotta-Kale Pesto Appetizer Toasts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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