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Ricotta Toasts with Fresh Strawberries Recipe

These easy toasts make a quick breakfast or snack. Part skim ricotta cheese provides protein and fresh strawberries supply vitamin C.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 toasts
Amount Per Serving
135
Calories
% Daily Value*
6%
Total Fat 4g
10%Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
5%
Cholesterol 15mg
8%
Sodium 190mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 20.3g
10%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g
Sugars 6.9g
Protein 6.4g
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 slices whole wheat baguette
  • ½ cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 8 to 10 strawberries, sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler and place the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Broil until toasted and browned, about 3 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta and honey. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the ricotta over each toast.
  3. Place a few slices of strawberry over the ricotta on each toast. Sprinkle the toasts with chopped mint and serve.
Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.
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