Veggie Toast

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Alain Ducasse shares a simple recipe that gets rave reviews from friends.

Ingredients

  • 16 thin asparagus spears
  • 1/4 cup fresh peas
  • 4 slices multigrain bread, toasted on one side only
  • 4 oz ricotta cheese
  • 15 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 10 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 small fennel bulb,thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 oz Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup baby arugula, torn
  • Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut asparagus tips into 2-in. lengths. Immerse tips and peas in boiling water for 1 minute, then place in an ice bath for 2 minutes. Remove; dry on paper towels.

2. Spread ricotta on toasted sides. Line tomatoes down center. Layer radish, fennel slices and peas on top. Slice asparagus tips lengthwise; scatter. Shave Parmesan on top. Sprinkle with arugula and a generous grinding of pepper.