rabe and riccota toasts

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Broccoli Rabe and Ricotta Toasts

Recipe adapted from "My Pizza" by Jim Lahey (Clarkson Potter)

Makes 8 toasts

INGREDIENTS

8 stalks broccoli rabe, trimmed 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced 1⁄8-inch thick, plus 1 clove, halved
Red-pepper flakes
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Eight ¼-inch slices crusty, slightly stale Italian bread, toasted
3 tablespoons fresh ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Start to Finish: 20 minutes