Tomato & Ricotta Toast

From our friends at the American Heart Association

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 toast

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Skip the ordinary toast toppings and enjoy this herb cheese spread instead. It’s a delightful way to start off your day!

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped green onions, chives, or red onion

3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crumbled

1/8 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground preferred)

4 slices whole-grain or whole-wheat bread (lowest sodium available), toasted

2 to 3 medium tomatoes, thickly sliced

Directions

In a small bowl, using a spoon or spatula, stir together the ricotta cheese, green onions, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
Spread 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over each slice of toast. Top with the tomato slices.

Quick Tips

Tip: Prefer to turn this toast into a hot open-face sandwich for lunch? Simply place the toast on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and pop it under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the ricotta cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (serves 4)

Calories	127
Total Fat	1.0 g (0.0 g saturated fat, 0.0 g trans fat, 0.0 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.5 g monounsaturated fat)
Cholesterol	5 mg
Sodium	236 mg
Carbohydrate	16 g (5 g sugars, 0.0 g added sugars, 3 g dietary fiber)
Protein	12 g
Dietary Exchanges	1 lean meat, 1 starch