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Submitted by: Laura Boeve
April 2002

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic, peeled
4 slices rustic bread, about 3/4 inch thick
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 twelve ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 C fresh ricotta cheese
coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
shaved parmesean



Directions:
1. Thinly slice 1 garlic clove, and set aside.  Gently crush remaining clove, and rub over one side of each of the bread slices.  Brush both sides of bread with 1 Tbsp olive oil.  Toast slices on a grill or in a skillet over med-high heat until golden and crisp on both sides.  Transfer to a serving platter, and set aside.

2. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil in med. skillet over med-high heat.  Add reserved garlic & artichoke hearts.  Saute until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.  Set aside.

3. Season ricotta cheese with salt & pepper; spread about 2 Tbsp of mixture on each slice of bread.  Top with sauteed garlic & artichoke hearts.  Season again with salt & pepper.  Garnish with shaved parmesean cheese, and drizzle with olive oil.
Artichoke Bruschetta
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