Description
Elevate your brunch game with this Ricotta Toast topped with vibrant veggies and fresh herbs. This dish combines creamy ricotta and crunchy toasted bread, creating a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet breakfast at home, you can easily customize it to suit your taste. Fresh, colorful, and nutritious, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious!
Ingredients
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- 4 slices crusty bread (ciabatta or sourdough)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or chives), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the bread into thick pieces and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until creamy.
- Place halved cherry tomatoes cut side up on another baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15-20 minutes until blistered.
- Spread the herbed ricotta generously over each slice of toasted bread. Top with roasted cherry tomatoes and additional fresh herbs.
- Drizzle lightly with more olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg