Pea & Mint Ricotta Toast (Printable)

Creamy whipped ricotta with peas and mint on toasted sourdough, finished with bright lemon zest. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy & Cheese

01 - 1 cup ricotta cheese

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
04 - 1 small lemon, zested plus extra wedges for serving

→ Bread

05 - 4 slices sourdough bread

→ Pantry

06 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a food processor or with a hand blender, combine ricotta, thawed peas, mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
03 - Generously spread the pea and mint ricotta mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Sprinkle with lemon zest, additional black pepper, and an optional drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • It takes less time than brewing a pot of coffee but feels like you made something special.
  • The mint and lemon brighten everything without any fuss or fancy technique.
  • You can make the ricotta spread the night before and just toast bread in the morning.
  • It works as breakfast, lunch, or that in between snack when youre actually hungry.
02 -
  • If your ricotta is watery, drain it in a fine mesh sieve for ten minutes before blending or the spread will be too loose.
  • Blend the mixture until its completely smooth, any chunks of peas will make the texture feel grainy instead of creamy.
  • Toast the bread just before serving, it loses its crunch fast once the ricotta goes on.
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest so you only get the bright yellow part, the white pith underneath is bitter.
  • If you dont have a food processor, mash everything with a fork, it wont be as smooth but it still tastes great.
  • Warm your plates slightly before serving, it keeps the toast from cooling down too fast.
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