Artichoke & pecorino bruschetta

Quick Valentine's Day recipe for 2 people, takes only 10 mins; recipe has artichoke, chilli flakes, mint, lemon, olive oil, crusty bread, garlic clove and pecorino.

Artichoke & pecorino bruschetta

Artichoke & pecorino bruschetta

Recipe by Chef Soomro Course: Quick Valentines Day
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10 mins

Ingredients

  • Artichoke: 140g artichoke in olive oil, drained
  • Chilli Flakes: pinch of chilli flakes
  • Mint: small handful mint leaves
  • Lemon: zest 1/2 lemon
  • Olive Oil: 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • Crusty Bread: 2 large or 4 small slices of crusty bread
  • Garlic Clove: 1 garlic clove, sliced
  • Pecorino: 50g pecorino, thinly sliced (or vegetarian alternative)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Halve or quarter the artichokes, if whole, and put them in a bowl with the chilli flakes, mint, zest and oil. Season lightly with salt and set aside.
  2. Put the bread on a baking sheet and scatter over the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt. Bake for 10 mins, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
  3. Fold the pecorino through the marinated artichokes and spoon over the garlic bruschetta just before eating.