Tomato Tartines
Ingredients vary widely when it comes to these trendy, French bistro-style, open-faced sandwiches. Start with our basic recipe for snack time and, later on, try adding lean chicken, turkey, fish or more vegetables for a heartier meal.
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Nutritional Bonus: Our vegetable tartines offer ample amounts of selenium, a mineral that’s essential for anti-oxidant production.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
Preparation
- Toast bread slices and distribute ricotta cheese evenly over top of each.
- In a small skillet, heat oil and sauté tomatoes, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- Top bread slices with tomato mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1 tartine
- Calories 150
- Carbohydrate Content 16 g
- Cholesterol Content 5 mg
- Fat Content 6 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 9 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1.5 g
- Sodium Content 310 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g