Description
A fresh and vibrant sourdough toast layered with creamy ricotta, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, creating a simple yet gourmet meal that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
- Sourdough Bread: 2 slices
- Ricotta Cheese: 0.5 cup
- Tomatoes: 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: a pinch
- Black Pepper: a pinch
- Fresh Basil: a few leaves
Instructions
- Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
- Lightly season the tomato slices with salt and pepper.
- Spread ricotta evenly over the warm sourdough.
- Layer the sliced tomatoes neatly on top of the ricotta.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add torn basil leaves.
- Serve immediately while the toast is warm and the tomatoes are juicy.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for the best creaminess.
- Salt tomatoes ahead of time to bring out their flavor.
- Toast bread well to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg