Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast

Name: Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough, toasted; 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional); 1/8 tsp flaky sea salt; 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Thick slices of toasted bread crowned with creamy whole-milk ricotta, a generous drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of toppings for crunch and fragrance.

10 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

ItalianBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough, toasted
1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
2 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1/8 tsp flaky sea salt
1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

Toast 2 slices toasted thick-cut country bread or sourdough until golden and crisp on both sides. Place on a serving plate.
2

In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta with 1/2 tsp lemon zest and a pinch of flaky sea salt until smooth.
3

Spread the ricotta mixture generously over each slice of thick-cut country bread or sourdough.
4

Drizzle 2 tbsp honey and 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil over the ricotta. Top with 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional), 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and a final pinch of 1/8 tsp flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What can I use instead of ricotta in Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast?

The entry for Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast calls for 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast is 2 slices thick-cut country bread or sourdough, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta and 2 tbsp honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 10 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast?

Refrigerate what is left of Ricotta and Honey Breakfast Toast within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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