Ricotta Tofu Tomato Toasts
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Ricotta Tofu Tomato Toasts calories by ingredient
Introduction
One of my favourite lunches that can also serve as a simple supper with a bowl of soup or a garden salad. Tofu and ricotta puree into a creamy spread with a touch of tang and freshness from herbs and lemon. Spread on bread that's been flattened out with a rolling pin (or wine bottle...) and topped with slices of summer candy before being quickly broiled to soften everything into a delicious whole and you've got a meal for kings and hungry gardeners alike. One of my favourite lunches that can also serve as a simple supper with a bowl of soup or a garden salad. Tofu and ricotta puree into a creamy spread with a touch of tang and freshness from herbs and lemon. Spread on bread that's been flattened out with a rolling pin (or wine bottle...) and topped with slices of summer candy before being quickly broiled to soften everything into a delicious whole and you've got a meal for kings and hungry gardeners alike.Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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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
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
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