Here's the fastest (most delicious) snack ever:
Top a slice of toast with a thick smear of ricotta cheese...
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Then add just about anything else you want.
Here are five easy ideas.
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1. Spread out sliced strawberries, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with black pepper.
THE RECIPE: Spread ¼ cup ricotta on a piece of toast. Top with 5 sliced small strawberries. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey, sprinkle with black pepper and eat immediately!
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2. Top with sliced banana and Nutella.
THE RECIPE: To make the toast, spread ¼ cup ricotta on a piece of toast. Top with 1 chopped small banana and 2 tablespoons of Nutella and eat immediately!
3. Combine corn kernels, sliced scallion, chopped jalapeño, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then pile it on.
THE RECIPE: Spread ¼ cup ricotta on a piece of toast. Stir together ½ cup fresh corn kernels, 1 thinly sliced scallion, and 1 tablespoon each chopped jalapeño and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and pile onto the toast.
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4. Top with pesto, chopped tomato, kosher salt, and freshly ground pepper.
THE RECIPE: Spread ¼ cup ricotta on a piece of toast. Top with 2 tablespoons pesto and 1 chopped small tomato. Season with salt and pepper and eat immediately.
5. Squeeze on lemon juice, top with a fried egg, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt.
THE RECIPE: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large egg and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the white is set and the yolk is still runny, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, spread ¼ cup ricotta on a piece of toast. Top with a squeeze of lemon juice, the fried egg, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and eat immediately!
