Pea & Mint Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Whipped ricotta spread with sweet peas, fresh mint and bright lemon zest layered on crispy sourdough toast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
04 - 1 small lemon, zested plus extra wedges for serving

→ Bread

05 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Pantry

06 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a food processor or with a hand blender, combine ricotta, thawed peas, mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
03 - Generously spread the pea and mint ricotta mixture onto each slice of toast.
04 - Sprinkle with lemon zest, a little more black pepper, and an optional drizzle of olive oil.
05 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble ingredients into something that feels like brunch at a fancy cafe without the fuss
  • The whipped ricotta technique works for countless other flavor combinations once you master it
02 -
  • The ricotta spread loses its fluffy texture after sitting for too long, so blend it just before serving
  • Over-toasting the bread makes it impossible to bite through gracefully, so aim for golden brown
03 -
  • Make double the ricotta spread and keep it in an airtight container for quick breakfasts all week
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving wakes up all the flavors
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