Drizzled with Olive Oil – Quick & Easy Snack
Ingredients (makes 4 servings):
- 4 slices sourdough or rustic bread (about 40g each)
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese (about 240g)
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
- (Optional) 1 garlic clove for rubbing on toast
Instructions:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy. Optionally rub with garlic.
- Mix ricotta with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Spread ricotta on each slice of toast, then top with tomato slices.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top, sprinkle sesame seeds, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm, optionally with a salad or tea.
WW Points Breakdown (per slice):
| Ingredient | Amount per slice | Approx. Points* |
|---|---|---|
| Sourdough bread | 1 slice (40g) | 3 points |
| Part-skim ricotta | 1/4 cup (~60g) | 2 points |
| Olive oil | 1/2 tbsp | 2 points |
| Tomato slices | Few slices | 0 points |
| Sesame seeds | ~1/4 tsp | 0 points |
| Sea salt, pepper | To taste | 0 points |
| Fresh herbs | Garnish | 0 points |
Total: About 7 points per slice
Tips to make it lighter:
- Use part-skim ricotta instead of whole milk ricotta to save points.
- Use less olive oil or a spray to reduce points further.
- Choose a lower-point bread option if desired.
