Ricotta toasts with rocket & pine nut salsa

Health score
32%
Ricotta toasts with rocket & pine nut salsa
15 min.
2
590kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delectable dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures, look no further than these exquisite ricotta toasts topped with a vibrant rocket and pine nut salsa. In just 15 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that feels like fine dining right at home. Each bite bursts with the creamy richness of fresh ricotta, complemented by the earthy notes of wild rocket, aromatic basil, and the umami punch of anchovies. The addition of zesty lemon and crispy pine nuts takes this dish to the next level, providing a fresh, herbaceous lift that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe not only delivers on flavor but also showcases how simple, quality ingredients can transform a meal. Perfect for brunch, a light lunch, or an elegant appetizer, these toasts are easy to whip up yet impressively sophisticated. Serve them at your next gathering, and you’re sure to wow your friends and family. Plus, with a caloric intake of just 590 kcal for two generous servings, you can indulge without the guilt. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience that celebrates the Mediterranean way of eating!

Ingredients

  •  anchovy drained roughly chopped canned
  • 0.5  garlic clove roughly chopped
  • 50 arugula wild
  • 20 basil 
  • tbsp capers in brine drained
  •  juice of lemon 
  • tbsp olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tbsp pinenuts toasted
  • 200.5 ricotta cheese 
  • servings sourdough bread 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • grill

Directions

  1. Put the anchovies, garlic, rocket, basil leaves, capers, lemon zest, juice and olive oil into a food processor and pulse until you have a slightly chunky, bright green sauce. Stir most of the pine nuts through the sauce, spoon into a serving bowl and scatter the remaining pine nuts over the top.
  2. Put the ricotta into a mixing bowl, season, then whisk until it becomes billowy and soft. Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle over a little olive oil and add a grind or two of black pepper.
  3. When youre ready to eat, heat the grill to high.
  4. Cut thin slices of bread, each big enough for a couple of bites.
  5. Spread evenly over a baking sheet and grill for 2 mins on each side until golden and crisp.
  6. Drizzle a little oil over each piece of toast, sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt, then serve with the ricotta and salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Calories590kcal
Protein14.19%
Fat59.4%
Carbs26.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
119.75
Glycemic Load
26.74
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.862608531247%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.08mg
Kaempferol
14.37mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
9.47mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:589.62kcal
29.48%
Fat:39.58g
60.89%
Saturated Fat:11.92g
74.48%
Carbohydrates:39.59g
13.2%
Net Carbohydrates:37.24g
13.54%
Sugar:4.35g
4.84%
Cholesterol:54.73mg
18.24%
Sodium:602.74mg
26.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.27g
42.54%
Vitamin K:86.71µg
82.59%
Selenium:35.34µg
50.49%
Manganese:1mg
49.92%
Vitamin B1:0.51mg
33.95%
Folate:128.05µg
32.01%
Vitamin A:1578.21IU
31.56%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.39%
Calcium:312.3mg
31.23%
Phosphorus:286.16mg
28.62%
Vitamin E:4.02mg
26.79%
Iron:4.25mg
23.62%
Vitamin B3:4.46mg
22.32%
Magnesium:67.17mg
16.79%
Zinc:2.48mg
16.55%
Vitamin C:11.81mg
14.32%
Copper:0.28mg
13.76%
Potassium:375.11mg
10.72%
Fiber:2.35g
9.41%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.79%
Vitamin B5:0.64mg
6.37%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.3%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.34%