Jersey Royal & Asparagus Bruschetta with Lemon-Herb Ricotta

A fresh and vibrant bruschetta featuring Jersey Royal potatoes, asparagus, and a creamy lemon-herb ricotta, perfect as a light appetizer or starter.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Calories

535 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£3.07/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dessert•Bread•Appetiser

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(New potatoes, scrubbed)

£2.50

250gAsparagus(Trimmed)

£2.75

8slicesCrusty Bread(Sourdough or baguette, about 1 inch thick)

£1.50

250gRicotta Cheese(Full-fat ricotta)

£2.00

1Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.60

2tablespoonsFresh Basil(Chopped)

£1.20

1tablespoonFresh Mint(Chopped)

£1.00

4tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.50

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat)

£0.15

To tasteSalt

To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£12.30

£3.07 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2.
In a large pot, cover the Jersey Royal potatoes with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
3.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the asparagus. If grilling, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. If roasting, do the same and place on a baking sheet.
4.
If grilling the asparagus, grill over medium heat until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. If roasting, roast for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
5.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, basil, mint, minced garlic, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
6.
Slice the cooled Jersey Royals into halves or quarters, depending on size. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
7.
Brush the bread slices with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and grill or toast until golden brown.
8.
Spread the lemon-herb ricotta generously on each slice of toasted bread.
9.
Top with the sliced Jersey Royals and grilled or roasted asparagus.
10.
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

535 kcal / 2238 kJ

Carbs

46g

18% of RDA

Fat

31g

44% of RDA

Protein

20g

40% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, rub a clove of garlic over the toasted bread before topping with the ricotta.

You can substitute other herbs, such as chives or parsley, for the basil and mint.

If you don't have a grill pan or BBQ, you can pan-fry the asparagus in a little olive oil until tender-crisp.

The ricotta mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Grill Pan or BBQ (optional)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, rub a clove of garlic over the toasted bread before topping with the ricotta.

You can substitute other herbs, such as chives or parsley, for the basil and mint.

If you don't have a grill pan or BBQ, you can pan-fry the asparagus in a little olive oil until tender-crisp.

The ricotta mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Jersey Royal & Asparagus Bruschetta with Lemon-Herb Ricotta

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