Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toasts Recipe

Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toasts Recipe

  • 30 (1/2″) slices baguette or rustic country-style bread, or 15 slices Pullman bread, cut in half diagonally
  • 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise through root
  • 2 cups high-quality whole-milk ricotta
  • Flaky sea salt
  1. Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F. Arrange bread on 2 rimmed baking sheets and brush with 1/4 cup oil. Toast until lightly browned, 8–10 minutes.
  2. Cover raisins with very hot water in a small bowl and let sit until ready to use, at least 5 minutes.
  3. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high. Toast pine nuts, stirring often, until browned, 4–6 minutes. Transfer to a small plate; let cool.
  4. Whisk shallot, lemon juice, honey, mustard, kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. While whisking, stream in remaining 1/4 cup oil.
  5. Thinly slice Brussels sprouts with a sharp knife or shred with shredding blade of a food processor. Transfer to bowl with dressing and stir in raisins. Toss to coat and let sit 15 minutes.
  6. Spread toasts with ricotta (about 1 Tbsp. each). Fold pine nuts into Brussels sprout mixture just before serving and divide among toasts. Top with lemon zest, pepper, and sea salt.