MELTED-PEPPER-RICOTTA TOAST

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With the vegetal sweetness of caramelized peppers and onions as the base, a topping of fresh ricotta, flaky salt, and mint leaves is a simple way to make a terrific breakfast or lunch. It tastes fresh, deep, milky and rich, and the flavor of mint comes on like a surprise.

Provided by Francis Lam

Yield 1 toast

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2-inch slice of country bread
3 to 4 tablespoons melted-pepper spread, or to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons ricotta cheese, to taste
Flaky salt
Mint or basil leaves, roughly torn, for garnish

Steps:

Toast the bread well, and spread it with the peppers. Drop on the ricotta in dollops, and season them with flaky salt. Scatter on a few torn mint or basil leaves, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 139, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 177 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams