Ricotta and cherry tomato toast

A fresh, summery toast: wholemeal bread, creamy ricotta, cherry tomatoes and basil. Simple, light and tasty, it makes a savoury breakfast or a satisfying snack in 5 minutes.

Prep: 5 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 201 kcal · 9 g protein · 18 g carbohydrate · 8 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 slices of wholemeal bread
• 100 g ricotta
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 bunch of basil
• a drizzle of olive oil
• pepper

Method

1. Toast the wholemeal bread.
2. Spread with ricotta.
3. Top with the halved cherry tomatoes.
4. Add the basil, a drizzle of oil and some pepper.

Nutritional benefits

Wholemeal bread provides fibre and moderate-GI carbohydrate, ricotta gives protein and calcium with less fat than a mature cheese, and cherry tomatoes bring lycopene and vitamin C. A balanced, fresh toast, perfect as a savoury breakfast or snack.

Variations and substitutions

• With fromage frais or fresh goat’s cheese.
• With avocado instead of ricotta.
• With sun-dried tomatoes.
• With honey for a sweet and savoury version.

Storing and preparing ahead

Eat straight away so the bread stays crisp.

💡 Good to know

Choose very ripe cherry tomatoes and serve them at room temperature: they are noticeably more fragrant than when cold.

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Foods in this recipe: wholemeal bread · ricotta · cherry tomatoes · basil.

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