Description
Enjoy a delightful and simple dish with this Ricotta & Tomato Sourdough Toast recipe. Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack, or appetizer, this Mediterranean-inspired toast is bursting with flavor and texture.
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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh basil (chopped)
- Optional: red pepper flakes (for heat)
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough bread slices: Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare the Ricotta & Tomato Topping: In a small bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano or basil. Set aside to marinate for 5–10 minutes.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread a generous layer of ricotta cheese over each slice of toasted sourdough. Top evenly with the marinated cherry tomatoes and drizzle with any remaining juices from the bowl.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the bread and rub lightly with a garlic clove before adding toppings.
- Add a drizzle of honey or pesto for a sweet or herbaceous twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
