Baby Broccoli Bruschetta

By: The Food Hunter

Baby broccoli is a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale. It's similar in appearance to regular broccoli but with much smaller florets and longer, thinner stalks. Although it looks the same the taste is a bit sweeter than conventional broccoli.

If you're looking for an appetizer that doesn't require a lot of fuss give these Baby Broccoli Bruschetta a try. The combination of whipped ricotta cheese and baby broccoli makes a beautiful presentation that tastes delicious.

Baby Broccoli Bruschetta

For the Baby Broccoli
1 bunch baby broccoli
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Blanch the baby broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water for approximately two minutes. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water. Drain the baby broccoli and set aside.
 
Add olive oil to a large saute pan. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the baby broccoli to the pan with the garlic and cook for about two minutes. Season with salt and pepper.


For the Whipped Ricotta
2oz ricotta cheese
olive oil
salt

Whisk together until thickened.
 

Although it tastes very similar to broccoli and can be prepared in the same way, broccolini is usually a bit sweeter and the stalks are more tender, which means they cook faster. - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/broccolini-vs-broccoli#sthash.YjlilD7n.dpuf

Although it tastes very similar to broccoli and can be prepared in the same way, broccolini is usually a bit sweeter and the stalks are more tender, which means they cook faster. - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/broccolini-vs-broccoli#sthash.YjlilD7n.dpuf

Although it tastes very similar to broccoli and can be prepared in the same way, broccolini is usually a bit sweeter and the stalks are more tender, which means they cook faster. - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/broccolini-vs-broccoli#sthash.YjlilD7n.dpuf

Although it tastes very similar to broccoli and can be prepared in the same way, broccolini is usually a bit sweeter and the stalks are more tender, which means they cook faster. - See more at: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/broccolini-vs-broccoli#sthash.YjlilD7n.dpuf