Description
This 5-Ingredient Ricotta & Roasted Red Pepper Toast offers a delightful contrast of creamy ricotta cheese and sweet, smoky roasted red peppers. The crunchy toast base adds a satisfying texture, while a drizzle of olive oil enhances the rich flavors, making each bite a sensory experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta), toasted
- 1 cup ricotta cheese, preferably whole milk for creaminess
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, jarred or homemade, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if you are roasting your own red peppers.
- If roasting, place whole red peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred.
- Remove the peppers from the oven, cover with foil, and let them steam for 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and chop the peppers.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top with the chopped roasted red peppers and drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This toast can be made ahead by preparing the ricotta mixture and roasted peppers in advance; store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For storage, keep the assembled toast in an airtight container for up to 1 day, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.
- Substitutions: Use goat cheese instead of ricotta for a tangy flavor, or add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
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