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Home | Recipes | Ricotta Toast: 4 Ways

Ricotta Toast: 4 Ways

Published on June 26, 2022 by Stephanie Kay

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Ricotta toast is the perfect breakfast, lunch, or anytime snack. Whether you make it sweet or savory, add fruits or veggies, herbs or spices, ricotta on toast is a healthy and satisfying meal that is quick and easy to make and full of protein.

Ricotta Toast

What is Ricotta Toast?

As simple as it sounds, ricotta toast is ricotta on toast. Ricotta cheese is a soft, Italian white cheese with a creamy texture and slightly sweet taste. The word ricotta means re-cooked in Italian and ricotta cheese is made by reheating the whey left over from making other cheeses made from sheep, cow, goat, or water buffalo milk. Thanks to its mild taste and creamy texture, ricotta works nicely spread onto toast and pairs perfectly with sweet and savory toppings.

Is Ricotta on Toast Healthy?

Absolutely! Ricotta is moderately low in calories and is an excellent source of protein, and, like all dairy products, contains 15 essential nutrients. A 1/4-cup (65-gram) serving of whole milk ricotta cheese contains 102 calories, 5 grams of protein, 7 grams of fat, and 4 grams of carbohydrate. (1) When spread onto a slice of toast, such as sourdough or sprouted grain bread, ricotta creates a healthy and well-balanced meal or snack complete with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Ricotta Toast Recipes

Ricotta on toast is incredibly easy to make and versatile as it pairs well with sweet and savory toppings. You can really add almost any proteins, fruits, veggies, herbs, spices, and sweeteners you like. Here are a few I suggest:

1. Pesto and Egg

The combination of ricotta cheese, pesto, and fried egg makes for the ultimate savory toast. While I suggest a fried egg, a poached egg, a scrambled egg, and a hard-boiled egg would also pair nicely.

Pest and Eggs Ricotta Toast

2. Peach and Honey

Spread a generous amount of ricotta on the toast and top with freshly sliced peaches and a drizzle of your favorite local honey for a simple yet sweet breakfast or snack.

Peach and Honey Ricotta Toast

3. Tomato and Basil

Take your tomato sandwich to the next level and use ricotta cheese instead of classic mayonnaise. Add a couple of sprigs of fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a generous seasoning of flaky sea salt and black pepper for ultimate flavor.

Ricotta Tomato Toast

4. Avocado and Chilies

If you’re a fan of avocado toast you’re going to love ricotta avocado toast! Not only does the creamy texture of ricotta and avocado pair together nicely but the addition of ricotta adds a nice boost of protein to a classic avocado toast.

Ricotta Avocado Toast

Other Ricotta Toast Variations

In addition to my suggestions, there are plenty of other ways you can top ricotta on toast including:

  • Strawberries and Balsamic Glaze
  • Bananas and Cinnamon
  • Pear, Honey, and Fresh Thyme
  • Apple, Almonds, and Maple Syrup
  • Blackberries and Fresh Mint
  • Sautéed Mushrooms and Parsley
  • Raspberries and Honey
  • Sliced Cucumbers and Fresh Herbs
  • Figs, Honey, and Walnuts
  • Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill, Lemon Juice, Red Onion, and Capers
  • Blueberries, Lemon Zest and Pistachios

In short, the toppings options are endless! Once you’ve selected your bread and spread your ricotta, you can truly top your toast with any sweet or savory toppings that you enjoy.

More Ricotta Recipes:

  • Grilled Vegetable and Ricotta Sandwich
  • Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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Ricotta Toast

Ricotta Toast: 4 Ways

Author: Stephanie Kay

From sweet to savory, there are so many ways to top ricotta on toast. Enjoy this simple meal as a healthy breakfast or light lunch any day of the week!

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 slice 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Toasted
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

Toast Base:

  • 1 slice of bread, of choice
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Pesto and Fried Egg:

  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Peach and Honey:

  • 1/2 peach, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Tomato and Basil:

  • 1/2 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 3 basil leaves, fresh
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Avocado and Chilies:

  • 1/3 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch of chilli flakes
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

Base Toast:

  1. Place the bread in the toaster and toast to your liking.
  2. Once the bread is toasted, spread one side with ricotta cheese (feel free to add an extra tablespoon if it doesn’t cover your slice) and season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

Pesto and Fried Egg:

  1. In a small pan on medium-high heat, melt butter, crack the egg and cook to your liking.
  2. Spread pesto on top of the ricotta, top with fried egg, and season with salt and pepper.

Peach and Honey:

  1. Thinly slice the peach and then layer slices on top of the ricotta.
  2. Drizzle with honey to taste.

Tomato and Basil:

  1. Thinly slice the tomato and then layer slices on top of the ricotta.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper and garnish with roughly chopped or torn basil.

Avocado and Chilies:

  1. Thinly slice the avocado and then layer slices on top of the ricotta.
  2. Garnish with the chili flakes and cilantro and season generously with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice basic ricotta toast
  • Calories: 131 calories
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Fat: 5 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 15 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 6 grams

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