Today's
recipe for Rocket Crustini is super simple but has a ton of flavor
complexity. This recipe calls for Rocket (most commonly known as Arugula).
Rocket has a spicy, peppery flavor and is delicious when drizzled with
olive oil and a hint of lemon. Throughout history, rocket has been
considered an aphrodisiac - and you thought you liked it for the taste
alone! ;)
Rocket Crustini
1 Bushel of Rocket greens
4oz of Goat Cheese (use plain, rather than an herb variety)
1 pack Prosciutto
Lemon Zest
Salt & Pepper
Olive Oil
Preheat
your oven to 350. Cut a rustic baguette on the bias, drizzle a baking
sheet with olive oil, arrange baguette slices in a single layer and lightly
drizzle the top of the baguette with oil and a pinch of salt &
pepper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Over medium high heat, fry
prosciutto slices as you would with bacon. Place them on a paper towel
and crush into prosciutto bits.
Top the baguettes with
rocket, goat cheese, and prosciutto bits as seen above. Sprinkle salt, a
tiny bit of pepper, some lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil, and a hit or
two of lemon juice.
