Don't get us wrong: We love our daily avocado fix. But the latest star in the fancy toast trend is just as versatile and brings a creamy new flavor to your favorite slice of whole grain. We're talking about ricotta, that fluffy cheese that most of us associate only with lasagna.
This spreadable, protein-packed cheese has a subtle flavor that makes it easy to dress up with sweet or savory toppings. Blueberries? Sure! Grilled asparagus spears? Why not? And if you're vegan, you can even make your own faux ricotta using nuts or tofu. These 9 recipes will convince you that ricotta and toast are a match made in breakfast (or lunch) heaven. (Lose up to 15 pounds in just 30 days with this revolutionary superfood plan from the publisher of Prevention!)
Cherry & Plum Toast with Blueberry Whipped Ricotta
Forget fruit in smoothies—pile it on your toast instead. Climbing Grier Mountain processes blueberries, whipping cream, and honey into her ricotta, but you can swap in any berries you have on hand. Top your spread with cherries, plum slices, a bit of basil, and chia seeds. The sweet final touch? A drizzle of honey.
Ricotta Toast with Honey and Pistachios
This go-to breakfast from Mountain Mama Cooks is deliciously simple. Grab a slice of bread, slather on some ricotta, sprinkle with pistachios, and then finish with a teaspoon of honey and pinches of salt and pepper. Major toast game, minimal effort.
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Grilled Baguette with Homemade Ricotta, Burst Cherry Tomatoes, and Chimichurri
Crostinis for dinner, anyone? Cooking for Keeps boils, drains, and whips her own ricotta from scratch for these must-make nibbles. Brush pieces of baguette with a simple chimichurri sauce, add a dollop of ricotta, and finish with cherries on top. Now it's grill time!
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Tomato Toast with Macadamia Ricotta, Shiso and Black Lava Salt
Vegan? Dolly and Oatmeal makes her own faux ricotta from raw macadamia nuts, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, miso paste, garlic, water, and sea salt. Spread onto toast and top with fresh tomatoes, shiso, and black lava salt for a late-summer lunch that tastes gourmet.
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Strawberry Almond Ricotta Toast
Give your sweet tooth what it wants for breakfast: This dark chocolate-topped delight by Making Thyme For Health. Use a food processor to make the almond ricotta, and then smooth it over warm, fresh bread. Just add sliced strawberries and a nice sprinkling of dark chocolate chunks, and you have one tasty companion to your morning cup of coffee.
Garlic Mushroom Toast
Do like The Cozy Apron and spoon buttery mushrooms over garlicky beds of toasted rustic bread slathered in herbed ricotta. She sautés the 'shrooms with touches of white wine and thyme for a decadent flavor that suits every occasion.
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Honey and Thyme Ricotta with Fig Toast
Follow A Saucy Kitchen's lead by whipping honey and a dash of thyme into your ricotta while the bread toasts. All that's left to do is slice up fresh figs and assemble when you hear the pop! Add a sprinkle of sea salt, and your pretty-as-a-picture breakfast is served.
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Tofu Ricotta Toast
One Ingredient Chef transforms tofu into ricotta with a simple blend of cashews, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and sea salt. Smeared on toast and dusted with crushed pistachios and chopped basil, this easy yet rich spread packs every bite with protein.
Spicy Honey Crostini with Pears and Walnuts
Gather & Dine turns toast into an elegant appetizer using tiny baguette slices and an extra creamy blend of goat cheese and ricotta. With a tidy arrangement of pears, toasted walnuts, and spicy honey, these flavorful bites look as awesome as they taste.
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