Description
A delightful recipe for Ricotta & Tomato Sourdough Toast that combines creamy ricotta cheese, tangy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil on crispy sourdough slices, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Sourdough Toast:
- 4 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
Ricotta & Tomato Topping:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Toast the Sourdough: Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Tomato Topping: Toss the cherry tomatoes in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread about ¼ cup of ricotta cheese over each slice of toast. Top with the marinated cherry tomatoes.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ricotta with whipped feta or goat cheese for a tangier flavor.
- Heirloom or roasted tomatoes also work beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
