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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 slices (1/4 recipe)
Amount Per Serving
192
Calories
% Daily Value
4%
Total Fat 2.7g
6%Saturated Fat 1.3g
Trans Fat 0g
4%
Cholesterol 13mg
16%
Sodium 358mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 35.4g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g
Total Sugars 6.5g
3%
Includes 1.4g Added Sugars
Sugar Alcohols 0g
Protein 7.7g
0%
Vitamin D 0mcg
7%
Calcium 97mg
9%
Iron 1.6mg
3%
Potassium 134mg
2%
Vitamin A 21.1mcg
18%
Vitamin C 16mg
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.
33.5 Net Carbs Per Serving

Yield: 8 slices

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 one 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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