This tomato toast features a creamy ricotta cheese spread and, of course, juicy ripe summer tomatoes.
A serrated knife makes cutting thin slices of the heirloom tomatoes easier when they are on the softer side.
Spread the mixture evenly over toast slices.
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Top with tomatoes; drizzle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.
Garnish with additional basil and chives before serving, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ricotta cheeseis a good source of several nutrients.
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This versatile, healthy cheese can be used in savory and sweet dishes.
Tomatoesare packed with nutrients.
These antioxidants have been shown to be helpful for eye, heart and skin health.
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You could replace the ricotta with avegan versionto make this recipe vegan-friendly.
Try grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, sliced raw or blistered under the broiler.
If you have a grill, you’re free to fire-roast tomatoes to bring out their natural sweetness.
Serve ricotta-tomato toast withscrambled eggsandfresh fruitfor breakfast.
For lunch, it’s delicious paired with soup and thesehealthy alternatives to chips.
Make it for dinner with a hearty grilled steak salad, grilled chicken salad or grilled veggies.
Heirloom tomatoes are grown from seeds that have been passed down from generation to generation.
They have a sweeter flavor, and are delicious when enjoyed as is.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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