Blistered Cherry Tomato Toast
Whip up some blistered cherry tomatoes and pair them with tasty ricotta on toasted sourdough bread. It's a fast and simple way to savor the flavors of summer all year round!
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Ricotta Spread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Blistered Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cracked red pepper
- fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta and parmesan cheese and set aside. Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the tomatoes. Cook while stirring until the tomatoes start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, salt, and cracked red pepper and stir. Turn off the heat.
- Toast sourdough bread to desired darkness. Spread ¼ cup of the cheese mixture onto each slice. Top with cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with fresh basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 16gFat: 17g