Skip the ordinary toast toppings and enjoy this herb cheese spread instead. It's a delightful way to start off your day!
Nutrition Facts
Tomato & Ricotta Toast
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Cost Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 127 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | |
| Sodium | 236 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
| Sugars | 5 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 lean meat, 1 starch
Ingredients
Servings 4
Serving Size 1 toast
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1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese -
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, chives, or red onion -
3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crumbled -
1/8 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred) -
4 slices whole-grain or whole-wheat bread (lowest sodium available), toasted -
2 to 3 medium tomatoes, thickly sliced
Directions
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In a small bowl, using a spoon or spatula, stir together the ricotta cheese, green onions, Italian seasoning, and pepper. -
Spread 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over each slice of toast. Top with the tomato slices.
Tip: Prefer to turn this toast into a hot open-face sandwich for lunch? Simply place the toast on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and pop it under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the ricotta cheese is melted.
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