Bagel Chips With Ricotta Cheese, Chive Puree & Prosciutto

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup snipped chives
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons marcona almonds
• salt
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese or goat cheese
• 48 small plain bagel chips (1 1/2 inches) or dried apricot halves
• 4 ounces prosciutto, 12 thin slices, cut into 3-inch-wide strips

Directions

1. 1

   In a blender or mini food chopper, combine the chives, olive oil, almonds and a pinch of salt & crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and pulse to a coarse puree.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, lightly season the ricotta with salt and spread about 1 teaspoon onto each bagel chip.

3. 3

   Carefully spoon a small dollop of the chive puree on top of each chip and garnish each with a loosely rolled up slice of prosciutto.

4. 4

   Transfer the bagel chips to a platter and serve.