Whipped Ricotta Toast with Tomatoes and Thyme

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough or country bread
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp tsp lemon zest
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 tsp tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp tsp salt
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thyme, and a pinch of salt; rest 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Whip ricotta with lemon zest, remaining olive oil, and salt until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Toast bread until deeply golden and crisp.

4. 4

   Spread whipped ricotta thickly over each slice.

5. 5

   Spoon marinated tomatoes on top, crack pepper over, and serve immediately.