Grilled Peach + Ricotta Toasts

Name: Grilled Peach + Ricotta Toasts
Ingredients: Marash or Aleppo pepper flakes, or smoked paprika; Marash or Aleppo pepper flakes, or smoked paprika; Neutral oil; 2 to 4 firm peaches, halved and pits removed; Salt; Olive oil; 1 lemon (about 1.5 oz [45 ml]), zest and juice; 1 lemon (about 1.5 oz [45 ml]), zest and juice; 1 lemon (about 1.5 oz [45 ml]), zest and juice; 8 oz [230 g] ricotta; 2 oz [55 g] arugula or other tender green; Freshly ground black pepper; Marash or Aleppo pepper flakes, or smoked paprika; 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 4 thick slices of sourdough; 1 garlic clove

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Pulp

By Abra Berens

Published 2023

About

I like the heady (not spicy) flavor of Marash or Aleppo pepper over these toasts, but those peppers are sometimes hard to find, so I often substitute smoked paprika. It is a bit spicier but still works. Similarly, you could substitute mashed avocado for the ricotta if you’re avoiding dairy.

Ingredients

8 oz [230 g] ricotta
1 lemon (about 1.5

Lunch
Sandwich
Main course
Vegetarian

Method

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, lemon zest and juice, a glug of olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

Brush the cut side of the peaches lightly with neutral oil, then sprinkle with the pepper flakes or paprika.

Grill the peaches, cut-side down, over medium-high heat until they have good grill marks but are not falling apart, about 3 minutes. Transfer the peaches from the grill t