Ingredients

1/2 bunch broccoli rabe 

3 tablespoons olive oil 

3 tablespoons water 

Salt and pepper 

3 tablespoons heavy cream 

1 teaspoon lemon juice 

1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta 

20 crostini

Grated zest of 1 lemon 

Preparation

Trim and cut broccoli rabe into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large skillet. Stir in olive oil and water; season with salt. Cover and cook over high 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring, until broccoli rabe is tender and water is evaporated, 4 minutes. Stir in cream and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide ricotta among crostini and top with broccoli rabe mixture and lemon zest.