Ricotta � Tofu Tomato Toasts

Name: Ricotta � Tofu Tomato Toasts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese; 3 oz low-fat firm silken tofu; 1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves; 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice; zest of 1/2 lemon; pinch salt; pinch black pepper; 4 slices whole grain sandwich bread preferably a hearty type such as Country Harvest Vitality 100% Whole Wheat; 2 large or 4 small plum tomatoes sliced thinly crosswise

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 5

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese3 oz low-fat, firm silken tofu1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves2 tsp fresh thyme leaves1/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp fresh lemon juicezest of 1/2 lemonpinch saltpinch black pepper4 slices whole grain sandwich bread, preferably a hearty type such as Country Harvest Vitality 100% Whole Wheat2 large or 4 small plum tomatoes, sliced thinly crosswise

Directions

In a food processor, combine ricotta, tofu, herbs, garlic powder, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper until smooth.
Preheat the broiler.
Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece of bread and place on a baking sheet.
Toast both sides lightly under the broiler, then spread with even amounts of the ricotta mixture and a layer of tomato slices.
Place back under the broiler and cook 2-3 minutes, until toasty brown and hot.

Serving Size:�Makes 2 lunch servings

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 277.7
Total Fat: 6.1 g
Cholesterol: 9.5 mg
Sodium: 382.9 mg
Total Carbs: 38.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
Protein: 17.0 g

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