Description
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this delicious Ricotta & Tomato Toast topped with sesame seeds, olive oil, and a burst of Mediterranean flavors. Creamy ricotta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil come together on crispy sourdough slices for a satisfying and simple treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices crusty sourdough or multigrain bread (toasted)
Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Tomato Topping:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved or sliced)
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (toasted)
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Spread Ricotta: While the bread is warm, spread about ¼ cup of ricotta cheese on each slice.
- Add Tomatoes: Top each slice evenly with sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle & Season: Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, flaky sea salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling with balsamic glaze or lemon zest.
- This toast is a great light lunch or brunch option.
- Whipped ricotta can be used for a creamier spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
