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Ingredients
Serves 4
For the artichoke topping
- 400g can artichoke heart in water, drained
- zest ½ lemon and squeeze juice
- small handful basil or mint, roughly chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- drizzle olive oil
For the walnut topping
- 50g walnut halves, toasted
- 140g ricotta
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan or veggie alternative
- squeeze lemon juice
To serve
- 100g green olive
- bowl of olives
- 100g semi-dried tomatoes
- 2 handfuls rocket
- rustic loaf (400g), cut into chunky slices
- 2 slices Parma ham per portion
Method
- For each topping, use a mini chopper or hand blender to pulse each set of ingredients for 1 min to make a rough paste, then season and scrape into two serving bowls
- Arrange on a platter with the olives, tomatoes and rocket
- Toast the bread slices and pile these alongside, plus some Parma ham if using
- Bring to the table and let everyone dig in and assemble their own supper
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