Pea & Mint Ricotta Toast (Printable Version)

Creamy whipped ricotta with sweet peas and fresh mint on crispy sourdough, finished with bright lemon zest.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine ricotta, thawed peas, chopped mint, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
02 - Toast sourdough slices in a toaster or under the broiler until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
03 - Generously spread the pea and mint ricotta mixture evenly onto each warm slice of toast, covering the surface completely.
04 - Sprinkle freshly grated lemon zest and additional black pepper over the topped toasts. Add a light drizzle of olive oil if desired.
05 - Arrange toasts on a serving platter with lemon wedges on the side. Serve immediately while bread is still crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The whipped ricotta creates this impossibly creamy base that still lets the sweet pea flavor shine through
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but looks like something from a fancy brunch spot
  • The combination of cool spread against warm, crunchy sourdough is just pure happiness
02 -
  • Don't skip the chill time on the ricotta mixture, even 10 minutes in the fridge helps the flavors meld together
  • The spread actually tastes better if you make it a few hours ahead and let it sit
  • Warm toast matters, cold bread just doesn't do this justice
03 -
  • If your ricotta seems watery, drain it in a fine-mesh sieve for 15 minutes before blending for a fluffier texture
  • A Microplane or fine zester gives you the most delicate lemon zest that distributes evenly
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