Description
This Ricotta & Tomato Toast recipe is a delightful and simple appetizer or light meal option. Crispy sourdough bread topped with creamy ricotta, fresh cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil, finished with a hint of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread
Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Tomato Topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (halved)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional drizzle of balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Spread ricotta over each slice.
- Make Tomato Topping: Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spoon over ricotta.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with basil and balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, whip the ricotta before spreading.
- Heirloom tomatoes can add color and flavor variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
