Mediterranean-inspired toast with whipped ricotta and roasted cherry tomatoes. Easy, vegetarian, and ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Tomatoes
01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Whipped Ricotta
06 - 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
07 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
09 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Assembly
11 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread
12 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
13 - Additional extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
14 - Flaky sea salt to finish
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange halved cherry tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and oregano.
03 - Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft and caramelized.
04 - While tomatoes roast, combine ricotta, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a food processor or mix with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Toast bread slices to golden brown using a toaster or grill.
06 - Spread a generous layer of whipped ricotta onto each toasted bread slice.
07 - Top each toast with warm roasted tomatoes, drizzle with additional olive oil, and garnish with fresh basil leaves and flaky sea salt.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.
