E.Earlier this year, social media gave the world baked feta noodles as a gift. Now it’s the ricotta toast that’s gaining the upper hand. If you follow foodies on TikTok or Instagram, you’ve seen at least one delicious-looking slice of bread with the soft cheese slide above your feed this week (probably in the last hour).
While not all viral foods receive the stamp of approval from registered nutritionists (good luck one advocating eating a whole water bottle of frozen honey), this is a trend that Melissa Rifkin, RD, is everything for. “With its creamy texture and rich taste, ricotta is my favorite type of cheese,” she says. And it’s not just the taste that she likes. “Like most cheeses, it is high in calcium and both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids,” says Rifkin. That means it’s good for your bones, brain, and heart. Rifkin says ricotta cheese also contains selenium, which plays a role in protecting the body from free radical damage and oxidative stress.
Do you know what ricotta has left? Protein. Half a cup is more than nine grams. “Since ricotta is such a good source of protein, it goes well with any breakfast,” says Rifkin. She likes to make hers braised with eggs or on toast and topped with berries and roasted almonds. Are you looking for ricotta toast recipes to try for yourself? The eight summarized here are well rounded enough to serve as a nutritious breakfast or lunch snack. Read on to check them out.
8 ricotta toast recipes for breakfast, lunch or as a snack:
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1. Vanilla ricotta toast
This breakfast will satisfy your morning craving for something sweet and it only lasts five minutes. The vanilla pod is mixed with the ricotta cheese so that the light floral goodness is incorporated into every single bite. Chopped walnuts add some crunch, as well as extra protein and healthy fats.
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2. Whipped ricotta toast
Do you remember when there were “cloud” recipes like cloud bread and cloud matcha everywhere? The whipped cream trend continues with this airy version of ricotta toast. Do you really want to make it decadent? Drizzle with truffle oil.
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Photo: Lily Morello
3. Blood orange ricotta roast
Due to its slightly sweet taste, ricotta goes perfectly with fruits and blood orange gives it a particularly delicious taste. Chopped pistachios and coriander add a spicy depth.
Get the Recipe: Blood Orange Ricotta Toast
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4. Toast with roasted tomatoes and ricotta cheese
If you’re more of a savory toast than a sweet one, this recipe is for you. It uses delicious cherry tomatoes that are now in season. Between ricotta, tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar, there is maximum taste in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Toast with Roasted Tomato and Ricotta Cheese
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5. Whipped ricotta toast with roasted peaches
Warm peaches paired with velvety ricotta on a thick slice of sourdough … that’s why breakfast dreams are made. The secret to this is taking the time to toast the fruit, which makes the texture so soft that it practically melts in your mouth. Do you want to be particularly chic? Top up with lemon juice, honey and mint.
Get the recipe: whipped ricotta toast with roasted peaches
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6. Ricotta toast with zucchini and lemon
We’re in the middle of the zucchini’s main season and this recipe gives us a way to use them that you’ve probably never tried before. (A person can only eat a limited number of zoodles.) Here the vegetables are incorporated directly onto the toast together with thyme, olive oil, lemon peel and of course the ricotta. It looks so tasty you know a restaurant would charge $ 15 for it.
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7. Caramelized butternut squash and ricotta toast
Bookmark this recipe and save when the season turns and you’re looking for new ways to use butternut squash. The pumpkin is flavored with balsamic and maple syrup, a combination that is downright drooling. In between, the ricotta and a few sprigs of sage, it will warm you to the core. Not only is it a great breakfast or lunch, it’s also a great party app.
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8. Lemon, thyme and ricotta toast
Adding nuts to your ricotta toast is an easy way to increase protein and healthy fats. It also adds a nice, satisfying crunch. The pistachios included in this recipe deliver on all fronts. But what really makes this recipe special is the mixture of honey, thyme, and lemon juice that is mixed into the ricotta. It only takes a minute to cook, but it takes the taste to a whole new level.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Thyme Ricotta Toast
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