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Shredded Brussels Sprout and Ricotta Toast

Top view of triangular toasts topped with ricotta cheese and shredded Brussels sprouts on a blue serving platter.
Photo by Alice Gao, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen

A bright tangle of shredded Brussels sprouts, raisins, and pine nuts tops silky ricotta in this snappy, satisfying toast.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    55 minutes

  • Yield

    12–15 servings

Ingredients

30

(1/2") slices baguette or rustic country-style bread, or 15 slices Pullman bread, cut in half diagonally

1

/2 cup olive oil, divided

1

/4 cup golden raisins

1

/4 cup pine nuts

1

medium shallot, finely chopped

1

tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

3

tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2

teaspoons honey

1

1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1

teaspoon kosher salt

1

/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more

1

pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved lengthwise through root

2

cups high-quality whole-milk ricotta

Flaky sea salt

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F. Arrange bread on 2 rimmed baking sheets and brush with 1/4 cup oil. Toast until lightly browned, 8–10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Cover raisins with very hot water in a small bowl and let sit until ready to use, at least 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Heat a medium skillet over medium-high. Toast pine nuts, stirring often, until browned, 4–6 minutes. Transfer to a small plate; let cool.

    Step 4

    Whisk shallot, lemon juice, honey, mustard, kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a large bowl. While whisking, stream in remaining 1/4 cup oil.

    Step 5

    Thinly slice Brussels sprouts with a sharp knife or shred with shredding blade of a food processor. Transfer to bowl with dressing and stir in raisins. Toss to coat and let sit 15 minutes.

    Step 6

    Spread toasts with ricotta (about 1 Tbsp. each). Fold pine nuts into Brussels sprout mixture just before serving and divide among toasts. Top with lemon zest, pepper, and sea salt.