Description
Lemon Ricotta Toast with Honeyed Nuts is a delightful dish that combines creamy ricotta, zesty lemon, and crunchy nuts, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 slices of crusty bread
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts
- 2 tbsp honey
- Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: Mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the slices of bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Toast the Nuts: In a skillet, toast mixed nuts for 3-4 minutes, then drizzle with honey and stir.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread the ricotta mixture on the toasted bread and top with honeyed nuts. Garnish with mint if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey.
- Experiment with different toppings and bread types.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
