Savory Herb Ricotta Toast: 4 Heavenly Bites
Enjoy a gourmet breakfast or brunch with this Savory Herb Ricotta Toast topped with a sweet and tangy tomato jam. It’s a delightful combination of creamy, fresh, and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Toasting and Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of your favorite bread (sourdough or artisanal work well)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup tomato jam
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chives, parsley, and thyme.
- Season the ricotta mixture with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir gently to combine.
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp. You can toast them in a toaster, under the broiler, or in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Spread a generous layer of the herbed ricotta mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
- Top the ricotta with a spoonful of tomato jam.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious savory toast.
Notes
- For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried mixed herbs.
- Tomato jam can be store-bought or homemade.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on bread and jam)
- Sugar: Approximately 10-15g (will vary based on jam)
- Sodium: Approximately 200-300mg (will vary based on salt added and bread)
- Fat: Approximately 12-18g (will vary based on ricotta and oil)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4-6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8-12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 25-35g (will vary based on bread and jam)
- Fiber: Approximately 2-4g (will vary based on bread)
- Protein: Approximately 8-12g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20-30mg
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