Broccoli Rabe, Cannellini Bean, and Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Name: Broccoli Rabe, Cannellini Bean, and Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-oz.) loaf country bread, halved and sliced 1/2” thick; 3&frasl;4 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish; 1 clove garlic, peeled, plus 6 cloves minced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 bunches broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed; 2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes; Zest of 1 lemon; 2 tbsp. minced rosemary; 1 (15-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups ricotta

Ingredients

1 (12-oz.) loaf country bread, halved and sliced 1/2” thick
3⁄4 cup olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 clove garlic, peeled, plus 6 cloves minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 bunches broccoli rabe, tough stems trimmed
2 tsp. crushed red chile flakes
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. minced rosemary
1 (15-oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups ricotta

	PREP TIME 20m	COOK TIME 25m	TOTAL TIME 45m
YIELD 8 servings

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°. Place bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1⁄4 cup oil; bake, flipping once, until golden and toasted, 20–25 minutes.
Transfer bread to a cutting board; rub with whole garlic clove.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli rabe until crisp-tender, 2–3 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry; roughly chop.
Heat 1⁄4 cup oil, half the minced garlic, and the chile flakes in a 12” skillet over medium-high heat; cook until garlic is soft, 1–2 minutes.
Add broccoli rabe, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6–8 minutes. Stir in lemon zest; transfer to a bowl.
Wipe skillet clean; heat remaining oil and minced garlic, plus the rosemary over medium-high heat until garlic is soft, 1–2 minutes.
Add beans, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through and slightly toasted, 5–7 minutes.
To serve, spread ricotta over each bread slice; top with broccoli rabe and cannellini beans. Drizzle with more oil; season with salt and pepper.