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    September 7, 2021 Fall

    Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

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    This is the snack plate that will have all the adults running to the table: crusty bread smeared with creamy ricotta cheese and topped with sweet roasted grapes, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of crunch.

    Roasted grapes are one of those foods that taste familiar but you can't put quite your finger on what they remind you of, so you eat half the batch trying to figure it out. When roasted, they become soft and caramelized, almost candy-like and then when you bite into them, they gently burst open in your mouth.

    The grownup version of grape jelly maybe? But something you actually want to eat. A real food version of gushers? If it's not clear, I have yet to figure it out, so the roasted grape eating saga continues.

    Ingredients

    Eating ricotta toast with roasted grapes is a very texturally pleasing experience. All of these elements add another dimension of flavor as well as texture, which is why it works so beautifully.

    • red seedless grapes - sweet, concentrated grape flavor
    • olive or avocado oil
    • salt & pepper
    • fresh thyme sprigs (could also use rosemary or tarragon) - earthy notes
    • crusty bread - chewiness
    • cashew ricotta - salty and creamy, helps balance out the sweetness in the grapes
    • dukkah - nutty, flavorful crunch
    • balsamic drizzle (optional) - a pop of acidity

    How to Make Roasted Grapes

    1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
    2. Prep the grapes. Wash and dry the grapes. Pull the grapes off the stems and put them on a baking sheet along with a few fresh thyme sprigs. Drizzle oil over the grapes, tossing with your hands until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
    3. Bake. Bake for 25 minutes until the grapes are soft, but still retaining their shape. Remove from the oven and serve.
    4. Build your toast. Toast your favorite sourdough bread or another crusty variety and smear it with cashew ricotta (or whatever is your favorite), add the roasted grapes, sprinkle with dukkah, add a couple fresh thyme leaves, and lightly drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

    Helpful Tips

    More ways to use roasted grapes

    Add on top of grilled chicken or another protein, put on pizza, or snack on them.

    No recipe needed

    Roast as many or as few grapes as you'd like, it all depends on how many people you're serving, but there's no need to measure anything.

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    Please let me know how your ricotta toast with roasted grapes turns out in the comments!

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    Ricotta Toast With Roasted Grapes

    This is the snack plate that will have all the adults running to the table: crusty bread smeared with creamy ricotta cheese and topped with sweet roasted grapes, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of crunch.
    Author: Lindsey Jenkins

    Ingredients

    • red seedless grapes
    • olive or avocado oil
    • salt & pepper
    • fresh thyme sprigs or fresh rosemary or tarragon
    • crusty bread
    • cashew ricotta or substitute
    • dukkah
    • balsamic vinegar (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • Prep the grapes. Wash and dry the grapes. Pull the grapes off the stems and put them on a baking sheet along with a few fresh thyme sprigs. Drizzle oil over the grapes, tossing with your hands until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Bake. Bake for 25 minutes until the grapes are soft, but still retaining their shape. Remove from the oven and serve.
    • Build your toast. Toast your favorite sourdough bread or another crusty variety and smear it with cashew ricotta (or whatever is your favorite), add the roasted grapes, sprinkle with dukkah, add a couple fresh thyme leaves, and lightly drizzle with balsamic vinegar.

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