Tomato & Ricotta Toast
Serve: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes, Total Time: 10 - 15 minutes
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Servings: 4
Calories: 348kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices rustic sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 ripe tomatoes heirloom or cherry tomatoes work well
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- ½ teaspoon black cumin
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil or thyme leaves optional
Garlic Butter
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 shallot
- Fresh dill
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- Let the butter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine the butter, shallots, garlic, dill, and salt to taste.
- Blend until you have a thick spreadable mixture.
Toast the Bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy. You can use an air fryer, toaster, oven, or grill pan.
Prep the Ricotta:
- If desired, season the ricotta with a pinch of salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and black cumin.
Assemble the Toast:
- Spread thiny layer with garlic butter. Then spread a generous layer of ricotta on each slice of toast.
- Top with tomato slices or halved cherry tomatoes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add Finishing Touches:
- Additionally sprinkle with sesame seeds and poppy seeds (optional).
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs (like basil or thyme).
- Optional: Add a light drizzle of olive oil.
Recipe Tips
- For a creamy spread, bring the ricotta to room temperature before using—it makes spreading much easier.
- Toast your bread until golden and crisp to keep the base from getting soggy once topped.
- Assemble the toast right before serving to maintain its fresh texture and crunch.
- Store leftover garlic butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Bring the ricotta to room temperature before using—it makes spreading much easier.
- Toast your bread until golden and crisp to keep the base from getting soggy once topped.
- Assemble the toast right before serving to maintain its fresh texture and crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 710IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg