Healthy Ricotta Crostini (Topped with Gremolata or Pesto)

Ingredients

• 8 slices crusty bread (We used a hearty seeded bread)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 8 oz roasted red peppers ((capisum) in olive oil (reserve the olive oil to make pesto and brush on crostini breads))
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1 teaspoon basil (dried or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped)
• 1 cup parsley (1 small bunch)
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• salt and pepper (to taste)