Ricotta & Spicy Zucchini Crostini with Pistachios & Mint

Ricotta & Spicy Zucchini Crostini

with Pistachios & Mint

30 MIN
$11.99 Serves 2-4
Wellness at Blue Apron
Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.
Vegetarian
These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.
Carb Conscious
These meals have 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. They replace refined carbohydrates from sources like white flour, rice, and cane sugar with high-fiber foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
600 Calories Or Less
Coming in at 600 calories or less per serving, these recipes are ideal for those choosing to monitor their caloric intake without sacrificing flavor. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.
Wellness Grain
These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.
Pescatarian
These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.
To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

These irresistible crostini (or mini toasts) are layered with creamy ricotta cheese and tender zucchini—sautéed and dressed with a spicy Calabrian chile dressing for a pleasant kick of heat.
CLICK FOR RECIPE CARD

Get Plans

Dietary Information

Vegetarian
  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    570 Cals (est.)
View Full Nutrition
Nutrition Label
Download

Please note nutritional information, including ingredients and allergens, may differ from above based on your location. Location-specific nutritional information is available for viewing upon subscribing, or by logging in if you are already a subscriber.

fresh
ingredients
Ricotta & Spicy Zucchini Crostini with Pistachios & Mint
Title
  • 2 Small Baguettes
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 bunch Mint
  • 1 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • 1½ tsps Calabrian Chile Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps Roasted Pistachios
time-saving
tips & techniques
How To: Peel Garlic
step-by-step
instructions
Prepare the ingredients
1 Prepare the ingredients

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the zucchini. Peel 2 cloves of garlic; keeping 1 clove whole, roughly chop the remaining clove. Halve the baguettes lengthwise. Roughly chop the pistachios. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. In a bowl, combine the ricotta and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.

Toast the baguettes
2 Toast the baguettes

Place the halved baguettes on a sheet pan, cut side up; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and toasted. Transfer to a cutting board. Carefully halve each piece crosswise.

Cook & dress the zucchini
3 Cook & dress the zucchini

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and as much of the chile paste as you’d like. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced zucchini in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to the bowl of spicy dressing; toss to coat. Wipe out the pan.

Assemble the crostini & serve your dish
4 Assemble the crostini & serve your dish

When cool enough to handle, rub the cut sides of the toasted baguette pieces with the peeled garlic clove; discard the clove. Top each piece with the seasoned ricotta and dressed zucchini. Serve the crostini garnished with the chopped pistachios and mint leaves (tearing just before adding). Enjoy!

Tips from Home Chefs

Get Plans

Ricotta & Spicy Zucchini Crostini

Prepare the ingredients
1 Prepare the ingredients

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Medium dice the zucchini. Peel 2 cloves of garlic; keeping 1 clove whole, roughly chop the remaining clove. Halve the baguettes lengthwise. Roughly chop the pistachios. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. In a bowl, combine the ricotta and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.

2 Toast the baguettes

Place the halved baguettes on a sheet pan, cut side up; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toast in the oven 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned and toasted. Transfer to a cutting board. Carefully halve each piece crosswise.

Toast the baguettes
Cook & dress the zucchini
3 Cook & dress the zucchini

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and as much of the chile paste as you’d like. In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced zucchini in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Transfer to the bowl of spicy dressing; toss to coat. Wipe out the pan.

4 Assemble the crostini & serve your dish

When cool enough to handle, rub the cut sides of the toasted baguette pieces with the peeled garlic clove; discard the clove. Top each piece with the seasoned ricotta and dressed zucchini. Serve the crostini garnished with the chopped pistachios and mint leaves (tearing just before adding). Enjoy!

Assemble the crostini & serve your dish
Browse Steps
1 of 4