Artichoke
Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
• 8 slices (about 3/8-inch thick) baguette or small whole-grain rustic bread
• 1 jar (6.5-ounce) CARA MIA Marinated Artichoke Hearts, drained
• 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pepper; to taste
• Paprika; for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, reserving oil, and set aside. Brush both sides of bread slices with reserved garlic-flavored oil.
2. Toast on grill or in skillet over medium-high heat until golden and crisp on both sides. Transfer to serving platter and set aside.
3. In same skillet, reheat remaining oil over medium-high heat and sauté drained artichoke hearts until golden, 3 to 4 minutes; cool. Season ricotta with salt and pepper; spread about 1 tablespoon on each slice of bread.
4. Top with sautéed garlic and artichoke hearts; sprinkle with paprika and drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.
5. Serves 8

PRODUCTS:

CARA MIA Marinated Artichoke Hearts
STAR® Extra Virgin Olive Oil