Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, divided

  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices crusty whole-grain bread, toasted

  • 2 small multicolored heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Directions

  1. Combine ricotta, basil, chives, 2 tablespoons oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth, about 1 minute.


  2. Spread the mixture evenly over toast slices. Top with tomatoes; drizzle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Garnish with additional basil and chives before serving, if desired.


Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2023


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

259 Calories
16g Fat
19g Carbs
10g Protein


Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe
4
Serving Size
1 toast
Calories
259
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
4g
14%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
10g
20%
Total Fat
16g
21%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
24mg
8%
Vitamin A
1563IU
31%
Vitamin C
20mg
22%
Vitamin D
5IU
1%
Vitamin E
2mg
13%
Folate
52mcg
13%
Vitamin K
39mcg
33%
Sodium
444mg
19%
Calcium
151mg
12%
Iron
1mg
6%
Magnesium
45mg
11%
Potassium
414mg
9%
Zinc
1mg
9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.