Ricotta and Wild Mushroom Crostinis

  • Preparation 20 min
  • Cooking 15 min
  • Servings 4
  • Freezing I do not suggest

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Ingredients for ricotta and wild mushroom crostinis

  • 4 slices walnut bread, about 1.5 cm (½ inch) thick
  • Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 100 g (3½ oz) fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 100 g (3½ oz) fresh oyster mushrooms, sliced
  • 114 g (4 oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp good-quality white wine
  • A handful of fresh oregano
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) fresh ricotta, at room temperature
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Arugula
  • Pecorino cheese shavings
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Preparation

  • Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Heat a ridged cast-iron pan over medium heat and toast the bread slices, oiled side down, for 2 to 3 minutes or until nicely golden. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the lemon zest and white wine, stir, and let reduce until dry. Lower the heat, add the oregano, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • To assemble the crostinis, spread about 1 tbsp of ricotta on each slice of bread and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Spoon the mushrooms over the ricotta, then add a little arugula on top. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and garnish with pecorino shavings before serving.