Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Coppa Focaccia Toast with Zhug. Crispy focaccia topped with whipped ricotta, spicy zhug sauce, savory coppa, and zesty arugula make for a perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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Focaccia Toast:
- 4 slices fresh focaccia bread
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
Filling:
- 4 ounces coppa (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup whipped ricotta
- 1/4 cup zhug sauce
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Focaccia: Brush both sides of each focaccia slice with olive oil.
- Toast the Focaccia: Toast the focaccia in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Filling: Toss arugula with lemon juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Assemble: Spread whipped ricotta on each toasted focaccia slice. Drizzle zhug over the ricotta. Top with coppa slices and dressed arugula.
- Finish: Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle flaky sea salt and black pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Zhug is a spicy Yemeni sauce, can be store-bought or homemade with cilantro, parsley, garlic, chili, and spices.
- Substitute coppa with prosciutto or salami if desired.
- Focaccia can be warmed in the oven for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
