Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
A delightful dish combining creamy ricotta cheese and sweet roasted tomatoes, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese Use fresh for best flavor.
- 1 loaf Baguette or crostini bread Slice into thin pieces.
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Halved before roasting.
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil Plus extra for drizzling.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into thin slices and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast in the oven until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Assembly
- Meanwhile, halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread ricotta cheese on each crostini.
- Top with roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep crostini and toppings separate to maintain crispness. Reheat crostini in the oven for a few minutes before serving again. For extra flavor, add herbs or red pepper flakes to the tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g