Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of ricotta toast topped with fresh herbs and colorful vegetables. This quick and easy dish features creamy ricotta spread over crusty toasted bread, adorned with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs. Perfect for brunch or a light snack, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or simply enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 4 slices crusty sourdough or whole-grain bread
- 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives)
- 1 cup seasonal vegetables (cherry tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the bread into thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Toast for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with salt and pepper until creamy.
- Chop seasonal vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop mixed herbs and stir them into the ricotta spread.
- Spread the ricotta mixture generously over each slice of toasted bread. Top with chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil before serving, adding red pepper flakes for an extra kick if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg