Orange Ricotta Toasts with Almonds

Serves: 6, 2 toasts each

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Total time:  40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup + 1 tablespoon Tropicana orange juice, divided
  • 12 baguette slices, cut 1/2 inch thick on the bias
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large orange
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, for garnishin

Directions:

  1. Place 1 cup orange juice in a small saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a low boil, until reduced to ¼ cup, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush tops of baguette slices with oil and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 4 minutes, flip and cook until lightly browned, another 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Combine the ricotta, salt and remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice in a medium bowl. Use a microplane to zest the entire orange over the bowl. Peel and segment the orange and save for garnishing.
  4. Cover toasts with ricotta mixture, drizzle with orange juice reduction, then garnish with almonds, orange segments and thyme.
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  • TIP: To toast almonds, spread out evenly onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F until golden, stirring occasionally during cooking, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • TIP: To make whipped ricotta, add ricotta, orange juice and salt to a small food processor and blend until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Stir in zest.
  • TIP: To bring the dish together faster, prepare the toasts and ricotta mixture while you prepare the orange juice reduction.


Nutrition per serving (1 toast):

150 Calories; 7g total fat (2g saturated); 180mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate; 1g dietary fiber; 5g sugar (0g added sugar); 6g protein; 0% DV* vitamin D; 6% DV calcium; 6% DV iron; 4% DV potassium.

*% Daily Value (DV)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

6g

Added Sugar

0g

Fiber

3g