This scrumptious Tomato Toast is the perfect way to celebrate summer! You'll love this simple recipe ... it's quick and easy to make, yet super tasty. Ideal for a lazy lunch, dinner, or even breakfast!
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It's officially tomato season, and I am ready for it. There's nothing better than a garden fresh tomato eaten at the peak of summer!
There are so many ways to enjoy fresh tomatoes, but this simple Tomato Toast is truly one of my favorites. This tasty sandwich is bursting with flavor, easily customizable, and the perfect way to show off summer produce with little to no effort.
You are going to love this no fuss recipe! The contrast between the raw, juicy tomatoes, chewy bread, and creamy ricotta topping is so delicious. And best of all, it's ready in minutes. Serve this summer toast for a low key lunch, dinner, even breakfast ... basically, anytime you get a craving (which I predict will be often)!
Ready to get started? You'll find all the details below!
Ingredients
This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find in any store. Here's what you'll need:
- Tomatoes - You'll want to use the freshest tomatoes possible for this recipe, preferably from the farmers market or your garden. Can't find those? Store bought tomatoes will work, as long as they are good quality and fresh tasting.
- Bread - Sourdough bread is ideal for this recipe, because it has a wonderful flavor and hearty texture. Any sturdy, artisan-style bread will work though.
- Ricotta - This recipe features a ricotta spread that's seasoned with fresh garlic, salt, and pepper. It adds a delicious, creamy layer that's a great counterpoint to the fresh, juicy tomatoes. Make sure to use full-fat ricotta for best results.
- Seasoning - You'll finish the recipe by seasoning the tomatoes with salt (I recommend using coarse Kosher salt), fresh cracked pepper, crushed red pepper flakes.
This recipe is naturally vegetarian, however you can customize it to fit any diet (vegan, dairy free, gluten free, etc.) by changing up the ingredients! Check out the Variations section below for ideas.
You'll Also Need
To prep this recipe, you'll need a sharp knife to slice the tomatoes and bread (a serrated knife works great for both), as well as a small bowl to make the ricotta mixture, and a toaster for the bread.
How to Make Tomato Toast
This homemade Toast with Tomatoes couldn't be easier (or faster) to prepare! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:
- Make ricotta spread. Start by mixing together the ricotta and garlic, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast bread. Slice your bread about ¾ to 1-inch thick, then toast until light brown (or desired toasty-ness).
- Slice tomatoes. While the bread toasts, slice your tomatoes about ¼-inch thick. If they're super juicy, you may want to lightly blot them with a paper towel.
- Assemble sandwich. To assemble the tomato sandwich, spread the toasted bread with the ricotta mixture, then top with tomatoes. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
And that's all there is to it ... time to eat your gorgeous Tomato Toast! Just one bite of this simple sandwich, and you're guaranteed to be hooked.
Variations
This is one of these recipes that's perfect as-is, but also super fun and easy to customize ... in fact, I rarely make it the same way twice! Here are some ideas to inspire you:
- Tomatoes - You can make this recipe with almost any variety of tomato, from cherry to heirloom. The only requirement is that they taste good. Roasted, grilled, or even fried tomatoes will work ... try topping it with my Roasted Grape Tomatoes recipe!
- Cheese - Different cheeses, and even cheese-based dips like this Blue Cheese Spread or this Whipped Goat Cheese, work great in this recipe. For an even faster sandwich, top the toast with sliced fresh mozzarella, or spread the bread with a creamy cheese, like goat, feta, cottage cheese, blue, cream cheese, or even Boursin.
- No Cheese - You can skip the cheese altogether for a vegan variation, or substitute another spread, like Hummus, mayo (regular or vegan), Pesto Mayonnaise, Classic Pesto, or homemade Romesco.
- Bread - Swap out the sourdough for another hearty artisan-style loaf. You could even use gluten free bread. Grilled bread would also be delicious!
- Roasted Garlic - Try replacing the fresh garlic with homemade Roasted Garlic for a mellower flavor.
- Lemon - Add a bright note by squeezing some fresh lemon over the top, or by mixing lemon zest or juice into the ricotta.
- Avocado - Turn this sandwich into an avocado toast by swapping mashed avocado or even Guacamole for the ricotta mixture.
- Herbs - Sprinkle fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme, chives, or dill, over the finished Tomato Toasts, or mix them into the ricotta.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning - One of my favorite ways of topping the tomatoes, is with a generous sprinkle of Everything but the Bagel Seasoning. Yum!
- Spicy - Craving some extra heat? Add more crushed red pepper flakes, or drizzle with your favorite hot sauce (I love this Secret Aardvark Sauce). A spoonful of Spicy Chili Crisp would be delish, too!
- Pickled Onions - Give this Open Faced Tomato Sandwich an additional pop of flavor by topping it with these Quick Pickled Onions.
- Olive Oil - Break out your best extra virgin olive oil and drizzle it over the top.
- Balsamic - A little Balsamic Glaze would also make a delicious topping.
Serving Suggestions
Tomatoes on Toast is the epitome of a simple meal! Serve this tasty sandwich on its own for a lazy lunch or dinner, or pair it with other summer faves for a rounded meal. It would be wonderful served with this Watermelon Feta Salad, Garden Green Salad, or this basic Tossed Salad, or pair it with this Herb Potato Salad, Greek Slaw, Vegan Pasta Salad recipe, or these easy Grilled Veggies. Don't forget a refreshing drink, like this summery Single Serving Lemonade!
Storage
This Tomato Ricotta Toast needs to be served as soon as it's assembled, otherwise the bread will get soggy. However the ricotta topping can be prepared in advance, then stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to three days.
Related Recipes
Looking for similar recipes? Try my Spanish Tomato Bread (Pan con Tomate), Peach Toast, or Avocado Tomato Sandwich next! You'll also love these fresh tomato recipes:
- Tomato Galette
- Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce
- Caprese Pizza
- Roasted Tomato Sauce
- Tomato Basil Pasta
- Tomato and Feta Pie
- Tomato Ricotta Bruschetta
- Baked Ricotta Dip
- Open Faced Mushroom Sandwich
- Crostini Toasts
- Marinated Tomato Onion Salad
Tomato Toast
Ingredients
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 slice sourdough bread (or other artisan bread), sliced ¾ to 1-inch thick
- ½ medium tomato
- kosher salt
- pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes
Equipment
- Toaster
Instructions
- Combine ricotta and garlic in a small bowl. Mix well, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Lightly toast bread using a toaster.
- Cut tomato into slices about ¼-inch thick.
- Top bread with ricotta mixture, followed by sliced tomatoes.
- Sprinkle tomatoes with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
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