An Easy & Delicious Summer Appetizer - Roasted Tomato & Ricotta Toast

I can’t get enough of fresh garden tomatoes this time of year! There are so many ways to use them and they are so healthy! This easy and delicious Roasted Tomato & Ricotta Toast is one of the best use of garden fresh cherry tomatoes that I’ve found! Make this recipe on a bigger piece of toast for a quick and tasty lunch or use smaller baguette slices to make an easy appetizer for guests.

Gardeners say that you should eat things together that grow together and that makes the addition of basil to these toasts the perfect accompaniment! The basil adds a wonderful freshness to the roasted tomatoes while the ricotta cheese adds an incredible creaminess. The balsamic glaze gives this toast an incredible flavor boost with a hint of sweetness! Honestly, just talking about how delicious this recipe is makes me want to get up and make it again!

In case you were wondering about the health benefits of tomatoes…they contain Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K and Folate. Basil provides a substantial amount of Vitamin K. Tomatoes are very low in calories and the fresher they are, the more nutrients you’ll get from eating them so be sure to grow your own or buy from a local farmer!

I’m not much of a red wine drinker so I would drink a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or a glass of Rosé with these toasts! Either way, you’ll love them! You can also roast extra tomatoes and keep them in the refrigerator to make this appetizer anytime you get a craving!

If you know anyone that would like this recipe…please share and as always…I love your comments! Happy Thursday!