Roasted Tomato Toast with Pesto & Cottage Cheese
A simple, vibrant toast layered with savory roasted tomatoes, fresh pesto, and creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner!
Ingredients
- 6 Campari tomatoes halved
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional, but recommended!
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 4 slices of your favorite bread sourdough works great
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese or ricotta, cream cheese, or burrata
- 1/4 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
- Fresh basil leaves for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small baking dish, arrange the halved tomatoes cut side up. Scatter the sliced garlic, oregano leaves, and red pepper flakes over the top.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, and roast for 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft, juicy, and slightly caramelized.
- Meanwhile, toast your bread until golden and crisp.
- Spread each slice with a generous layer of pesto, followed by cottage cheese.
- Spoon the roasted tomatoes on top, making sure to drizzle over some of those incredible pan juices.
- Finish with a few fresh basil leaves, more oregano if you like, and maybe a crack of black pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy every bite.
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