Ricotta Toast with Garlicky Greens

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Ricotta Toast with Garlicky Greens

Ingredients

FOR THE RICOTTA:

• 1cupwhole-milk ricotta cheese

• 1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

• ½ teaspoonherbes de Provence

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE GREENS:

• 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 2garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 8ouncesgreens, such as kale, Swiss chard, or collards, tough stems and central ribs removed, leaves finely chopped

• Kosher salt and crushed red pepper

• 4slices (½ inch thick) bread, cut from a large peasant-style loaf, toasted

Wine Pairing

• Red blend

Instructions

• PREPARE THE RICOTTA: In a small bowl, stir togetherthe ricotta, olive oil, and herbes de Provence. Seasonwith salt and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready touse.

• PREPARE THE GREENS: In a large skillet, heat the oliveoil over medium heat until warmed. Add the garlic andcook, stirring, until it starts to turn golden, 1 to 2minutes. Add the greens and 2 tablespoons water,cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the leavesare wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Season with saltand a pinch of crushed red pepper.

• Halve the toasts and spread them with ricotta. Spoonthe greens on top and serve.

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