Description
Avocado and Ricotta Toast with Olive Oil & Herbs is a delightful breakfast or brunch option that combines the creamy richness of ripe avocados with fresh ricotta cheese. Topped with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil and fragrant herbs, this dish elevates your morning routine into a gourmet experience. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, it?s sure to impress both family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados (about 400g)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (250g)
- 4 slices artisan bread (e.g., sourdough or whole grain)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml) + more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or chives (30g)
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and toast the artisan bread until golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, halve the avocados, scoop out the flesh, and mash in a bowl until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Gently mix in the ricotta cheese until combined; avoid overmixing for texture.
- Season with salt, pepper, chopped herbs, and drizzle in olive oil; stir lightly to combine.
- Spread the avocado-ricotta mixture generously on toasted bread slices.
- Finish with an additional drizzle of olive oil and extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg