Ricotta and Fig Breakfast Toast
Thick slices of whole-grain toast spread with creamy whole-milk ricotta and topped with fresh or dried figs, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of walnuts — a Mediterranean breakfast that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, thickly sliced, toasted
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 4 fresh figs (or 2 dried figs per serving, thinly sliced), halved or sliced
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
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1
Toast the 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, thickly sliced to your preferred level of crispness.
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2
In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest until smooth.
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3
Spread the ricotta mixture generously over each slice of toast.
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4
Arrange the 4 halved or sliced fresh figs (or 2 dried figs per serving, thinly sliced) on top of the ricotta. Scatter 2 tbsp roughly chopped walnuts over the toasts.
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5
Drizzle with 2 tsp honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.