Green Garlic Toast
from Melissa Clark at the New York Times
Slices of crusty bread
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/cup grated parmesan
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped young green garlic, white and green parts
1 tablespoon minced chives (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
large pinch red chile flakes
1 regular garlic clove, halved
Heat the broiler. Â Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet and broil them, flipping them halfway through the cooking, so that they are golden brown on both sides. Â Keep them warm. Â In a bowl, stir together the butter, cheese, green garlic, chives, pepper, salt and chile. Â Rub the toast with the cut side of the regular garlic clove, then spread with the green garlic butter. Â Broil the toast again for 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the tops are lightly brown and the butter melts. Â Serve hot or warm. Â This makes a great snack, or a good accompaniment to a hearty salad. Â Instead of putting the garlic butter on toast, you could also toss it with rice or pasta.