What kind of bread is best for tomato toast?

A thick-sliced country sourdough bread is best. It has enough structure to support toppings without getting soggy or falling apart. I would avoid using sandwich bread in this recipe as it likely will not hold up under cheese and tomato salad.

What kind of vegan ricotta is best for toast?

Kite Hill’s plant-based ricotta has the most similar texture to traditional cheese, with a nice neutral flavor.

Can you make whipped ricotta without a food processor?

Yes, whipped ricotta can be made in a blender. Be sure to scrape down the sides as you mix it, to ensure it’s fully aerated.

How long does whipped ricotta last?

Stored in a sealed container in the fridge, whipped ricotta will last for about a week. To know if it’s still good, just give it a smell for anything “off,” and look for signs of discoloration or mold (toss if you see any).

Whipped Ricotta Tomato Toast

Description

Celebrate summer flavors with this Whipped Ricotta Tomato Toast! With a creamy plant-based cheese, bright heirloom tomatoes, and vibrant fresh herbs, it makes the most of the season and is ready in just 5 minutes.

Ingredients

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For whipped ricotta:

1 cup vegan ricotta cheese, such as Kite Hill
1/4 tsp kosher salt, such as Morton (1/2 tsp if using Diamond Crystal)
A few twists of black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For toast:

2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 large slices of country-style sourdough bread
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 1/2 cups mixed cherry tomatoes, sliced into halves and quarters
2 TBS red wine vinegar
Large pinch of salt
A few twists of black pepper
Fresh basil, parsley, and/or mint, to garnish

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Instructions

Begin by making whipped ricotta. Add ricotta, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Turn on and stream in up to the full amount of olive oil, until you see a very light and airy texture (around 1 minute). This could probably be done in a blender as well.
Next, make your toast base. Rub olive oil on both sides of the bread slices, coating them. Heat a skillet or grill pan to medium-high, and toast the bread for a couple of minutes each side until golden brown. Once bread is toasted and slightly cooled, rub the garlic clove over all sides to infuse it with more flavor. Set aside.
Make tomato salad by combining in a medium bowl, add tomatoes, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
To serve, thickly spread whipped ricotta over the toast slices (you will likely have extra cheese for next time). Next, pile a few big spoonfuls of tomatoes on top of ricotta. Finish with a nice array of fresh herbs, taking a generous hand with these as they’ll add a verdant brightness. Enjoy right away!

Notes

Extra ricotta can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for about one week.

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Toasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: One half of recipe
Calories: 480 calories
Sugar: 5.6 grams
Sodium: 732.1 milligrams
Fat: 37.3 grams
Saturated Fat: 4.7 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 32.6
Trans Fat: 0 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 30.3 grams
Fiber: 3.7 grams
Protein: 9.3 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams