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Grilled Peaches With Whipped Ricotta, Toasted Pistachios, and Thyme

Whipped ricotta with grilled peaches, pistachios, thyme and toasted baguette slices.
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For an easy summer recipe, grilling peaches is a great way to bring out their natural sweetness while also adding a caramelized flavor. Add some whipped ricotta, pistachios, thyme, and toasted baguette slices, and you have the perfect light lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe peaches
  • 8 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
  • A small handful of pistachios (or your nut of choice)
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnishing the ricotta and peaches
  • Fresh baguette
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the grilled peaches:

  1. Make sure your grill grates are clean and free from charred bits from your last use. Otherwise, the charred bits will stick to the peaches and add a burnt flavor. Then, preheat your grill on medium-high. If you don’t have a grill, a grill pan on the stove work just fine.
  2. Slice the peaches in half following the natural seam of the peaches. Twist each half in the opposite direction to break them apart and remove the pit from one half, and set aside. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to each piece of fruit.
  3. Drizzle a little olive oil on the cut side of the peaches and brush it to coat the peaches evenly.
  4. Lightly oil the grill grate and place peaches cut side down on the grill, and grill for 4 to 5 minutes to ensure you have beautiful grill marks. Resit the urge to touch the peaches as you want perfectly seared grill marks . This step is optional, but turn the peaches over and cook the bottom side for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Using tongs, gently remove the peaches to a tray and set aside.

For the grilled bread:

  1. Slice the baguette into approximately 1/2″-thick slices.
  2. Using butter or olive oil, coat one side of the bread slices.
  3. Place the slices of baguette, buttered or oiled side down, on the grill and grill for about 3 to 4 minutes until lightly toasted with distinct grill marks. 
  4. Transfer the grilled baguette slices to a plate and set aside.

For assembling the dish:

  1. Meanwhile, blend the ricotta cheese in a food processor and whip until smooth and creamy, and transfer the ricotta mixture to a small bowl.
  2. Using a small skillet on medium heat, toast the pistachios until lightly golden. Transfer the pistachios to a cutting board and chop the nuts into small pieces. 
  3. Remove thyme leaves from the stems and set aside.
  4. Place two grilled peach halves on each of the small plates.
  5. Spoon a healthy amount of the whipped ricotta on each plate and garnish it with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios and fresh thyme leaves.
  6. Serve immediately with a few slices of toasted baguette on each plate and enjoy!

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