Whipped Ricotta Cheese Toast

Slice of toast with whipped ricotta cheese, smoked salmon and arugula.

5 from 1 vote

This Whipped Ricotta Cheese Toast is an easy breakfast or snack with protein and delicious fresh flavours. So easy to make!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Toasts

Servings:

Ingredients

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese *see notes
2 tablespoon lemon juice ½ a lemon
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh dill or basil chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 slices sourdough bread
½ tablespoon olive oil for bread

Smoked salmon toast toppings:

Smoked salmon
1 tablespoon hemp hearts
Thinly sliced green onions
Arugula

Cherry tomato and turkey toast toppings:

Deli turkey breast nitrite and nitrate free
cherry tomatoes halved
Spinach

Instructions

For the whipped ricotta- To a food processor add ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, fresh dill and olive oil.
Blend on low for about 1 minutes before increasing the speed to high for 2 minutes. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings to desired preference.
For the toast, lightly brush each slice of bread with olive oil. Air fry at 400F for about 3 minutes (or until toasted and golden brown) or place in a hot pan over medium heat to brown.
To assemble the toast, add about ½ cup of whipped ricotta to each slice of toast and top with desired toppings.

Notes

Whole fat or traditional ricotta will result in a smoother, more creamy and “whipped” ricotta, however I typically like using part-skim to decrease the added fats. It still tastes just as amazing!

*I have included the nutrition information for the whipped ricotta below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Nutrition content will also change based on the toppings added. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!

Nutrition

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