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Whipped Ricotta Toast Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy, peppered whipped ricotta is slathered on slices of crostini toasts and topped with jammy roasted cherry tomatoes to make an easy appetizer or simple breakfast or lunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 167 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 lices country French bread
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves , stems removed
Instructions
- Add the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and set aside.
- Preheat a toaster oven or oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread the tomatoes in an even layer on top. Drizzle with the olive oil and season the tomatoes with more salt and pepper. Use your hands to toss to coat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the skins begin to blister and the tomatoes start to pop. Remove from the baking sheet and set aside.
- Place the sliced bread on the same baking sheet and toast the bread until crisp. Rub the top of each toast with a garlic clove.
- To assemble, add a few dollops of the ricotta cheese to each toast and top evenly with the roasted tomatoes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Season with more ground black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and kosher salt as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
661IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 661IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.