Last month, my husband and I planted our very first garden. Since we had absolutely no idea what we were doing, we started with the things we enjoy the most: tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, banana peppers, strawberries, and even rhubarb. I also have a tiny herb garden where there is lavender, rosemary, thyme, and basil. Gosh, it smells heavenly. Just this past week, my basil had doubled!
I began searching online to find ways to use it up as quickly as I can. I came across many recipes with basil being paired with strawberries … and now I know why. I love infusing my water with this dynamic duo. But what’s even better? Having it for breakfast.
I just want to say that this isn’t your average morning toast. It isn’t even your average ricotta toast. I’ve had many versions, but this one has to be hands-down my favorite. Why? The addition of lemon zest. It’s responsible for bringing this to a whole other level …like, cloud 9 level. Ahh, so good.
ricotta toast
Serves 1
Points Per Serving: 6pp (depending on bread)
What you’ll need:
2 slices of bread, toasted (I love cinnamon raisin ezekiel bread)
1/4C fat free ricotta
2-3 strawberries, sliced
a few leaves of basil, rolled and cut into strips
zest of 1/2 a lemon
1t honey
•Toast your bread of choice.
•Spread half of the ricotta on each piece of toast.
•Top with strawberries, basil, lemon zest and honey.
–See? So easy!
Looks delicious but is it filling?? I need my breakfasts to fill me up and for 6 points, I may stick to oatmeal or eggs. But it sure has my mouth watering!!
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I was full for about 3 hours! And you could easily use 1pp bread … Making the meal only 4pp. It was very, very good! Hope you get a chance to make it sometime 😊
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Why did your basil double? I must not be pruning mine right because mine is not growing like that. Yours looks gorgeous, btw.
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Thank you! Plenty of water and sunshine seem to be the things that make them grow crazy 🙂
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