Ricotta Toast
Crispy French bread is toasted, then topped with creamy ricotta, tomatoes, and fresh basil. Don't forget the garlic and olive oil!
Servings 6 servings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices French bread or sourdough bread, or your favorite bread
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 3 Tablespoons basil chiffonade or chopped, divided
- 1 Tablespoon green onion or chives, sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste, plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste, plus more for garnish
- ½ pint grape tomatoes halved, or cherry tomatoes (and/or 1 avocado, thinly sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, 2 Tablespoons basil, green onions, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper until well combined.
- Meanwhile, toast bread lightly.
- Spread about 2 Tablespoons of the ricotta cheese mixture on each slice of toast (divide evenly). Add 7-8 grape tomato halves to each slice. Sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with olive oil (and balsamic glaze if using).
- Lightly sprinkle with additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 275, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 445mg, Potassium: 206mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 483IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 78mg, Iron: 3mg
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Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.