Description
Ricotta-topped tomato toast with sesame and olive oil bliss brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your palate. Crisp bread, creamy ricotta, and juicy tomatoes create a simple yet elegant breakfast that transports you to sun-drenched coastal kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 cup (236 ml) ricotta cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Select high-quality bread and prepare it in a skillet or toaster until achieving a golden, crisp exterior with a slightly soft center.
- Generously spread creamy ricotta cheese across the warm toast, ensuring an even layer that covers the entire surface.
- Carefully slice fresh, ripe tomatoes into thin, uniform pieces and layer them artfully atop the ricotta, slightly overlapping for visual appeal.
- Gently heat sesame seeds in a dry skillet, continuously stirring to prevent burning, until they transform into a luscious golden brown with a nutty aroma.
- Elegantly drizzle extra virgin olive oil across the tomato-topped toast, allowing the liquid to cascade over the ingredients and create a glistening finish.
- Delicately scatter the toasted sesame seeds over the surface, creating a delightful textural contrast.
- Season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the tomatoes and ricotta.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh basil leaves for an aromatic touch that elevates the entire dish.
- Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and the ricotta maintains its creamy consistency.
Notes
- Choose bread with sturdy, thick slices to prevent sogginess and provide a crisp base for toppings.
- Select ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum flavor and natural sweetness that complements the creamy ricotta.
- Experiment with different types of bread like sourdough, whole grain, or ciabatta to add unique texture and taste variations.
- Toast sesame seeds carefully to avoid burning, watching them closely and stirring frequently for even golden coloration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg