Ricotta & Tomato Toast with Sesame Seeds & Olive Oil
Experience a burst of flavors with this easy Ricotta & Tomato Toast, topped with nutty sesame seeds and rich olive oil—a perfect dish for brunch or a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Fresh crusty bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- Whole milk ricotta cheese
- Ripe heirloom tomatoes
- Lightly toasted sesame seeds
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Toast thick slices of bread until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper until creamy.
- Optionally, sauté diced tomatoes in olive oil until softened.
- Spread ricotta generously on each slice of toast.
- Top with tomatoes, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired, then serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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