Description
A savory, elegant toast topped with creamy ricotta and sautéed exotic mushrooms, finished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 4 slices of rustic sourdough bread
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 pound mixed exotic mushrooms (such as shiitake, oyster, and maitake), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the skillet, cooking for another minute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese on each toast slice.
- Top the ricotta with the sautéed mushroom mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.