5.0 from 12 votes
Basil ricotta toast
Super easy to make, but deliciously fresh and creamy, this basil ricotta toast is a tasty savory snack or light lunch
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 4 slices
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup ricotta
- ½ lemon zest ie from ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon lemon juice or a little more to taste
- fresh basil finely chopped
- 4 lices bread I used sourdough, which worked well, or a wholegrain would also be good
- a little olive oil to top
- a few slow roasted tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Whip together the ricotta, lemon zest, lemon juice and finely chopped basil until well mixed.
- Toast the bread until it's lightly toasted then top with the ricotta mixture. Drizzle on a little olive oil and top with some slow roasted tomatoes (optional but highly recommended!)
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
354mg
(15%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.