Ricotta Toast: 4 Ways
From sweet to savory, there are numerous ways to enhance ricotta on toast. Enjoy this uncomplicated meal as a healthy breakfast or a light lunch any day of the week!
Ingredients
Toast Base:
- 1 slice of bread, of your preference
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Pesto and Fried Egg:
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon butter
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Peach and Honey:
- 1/2 peach, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey
Tomato and Basil:
- 1/2 tomato, thinly sliced
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
Avocado and Chilies:
- 1/3 avocado, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
- A pinch of chili flakes
- Sea salt
- Pepper
Instructions
Base Toast:
- Place the bread in the toaster and toast to your desired level of crispiness.
- Once the toast is ready, spread ricotta cheese on one side (feel free to add an extra tablespoon if needed) and season generously with salt and pepper.
Pesto and Fried Egg:
- In a small pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter, crack the egg, and cook to your preferred level of doneness.
- Spread pesto over the ricotta, place the fried egg on top, and season with salt and pepper.
Peach and Honey:
- Thinly slice the peach and arrange the slices on top of the ricotta.
- Drizzle with honey to your liking.
Tomato and Basil:
- Thinly slice the tomato and arrange the slices on top of the ricotta.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, and garnish with roughly chopped or torn basil leaves.
Avocado and Chilies:
- Thinly slice the avocado and arrange the slices on top of the ricotta.
- Garnish with chili flakes and cilantro, and season generously with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of basic ricotta toast
- Calories: 131 calories
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
