Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy ricotta cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy balsamic glaze on crispy sourdough toast, topped with fresh basil leaves. This Ricotta & Tomato Sourdough Toast is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish suitable for breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
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Sourdough Toast:
- 4 slices sourdough bread, toasted
Ricotta & Tomato Topping:
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough: Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the tomatoes: Toss the halved cherry tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Optionally, sauté or roast them for added flavor.
- Assemble: Spread 1/4 cup of ricotta on each slice of toast. Top with seasoned cherry tomatoes, drizzle with balsamic glaze, garnish with basil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Whipped ricotta creates a creamier texture.
- Enhance the dish with a poached egg or avocado for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional for tomatoes)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Toasting, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
