Gourmet tartine with ricotta, bacon and grilled peaches

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time : 6 to 8 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 slices country or wholemeal bread
• 500 ml (2 cups) ricotta cheese
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 90 ml (6 tbsp.) extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 ears corn, pre-cooked in water
• 2 peaches, sliced
• 4 handfuls arugula
• 125 ml (½ cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) honey
• A few slices green onion
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine ricotta, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, half the olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. In a hot pan over high heat, grill the corn on the cob and peach slices in the remaining oil until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Remove the kernels from the ears of corn.
5. On each slice of toast, generously spread the prepared ricotta, add a handful of arugula, scatter the tomatoes, crispy bacon, grilled corn kernels and grilled peach slices.
6. Add a touch of honey to the top of each tartine.
7. Before serving, add a few slices of green onion for decoration.