Avocado Toast With Ricotta, Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, and Basil Recipe

Updated February 15, 2022

This open-faced sandwich pairs avocado with Italian flavors like creamy ricotta, extra-virgin olive oil, bright lemon zest, and fragrant basil. A squeeze of lemon juice cuts through the avocado and keeps the whole thing tasting light and summery, no cooking required.

Recipe Details

Avocado Toast With Ricotta, Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, and Basil Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

1 slice country or sourdough bread, approximately 1/2 inch thick
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium pitted and peeled Hass avocado
Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste, from 1/2 lemon
4 to 5 tablespoons high-quality ricotta (see note)
Thinly sliced basil leaves, for garnish
Lemon zest, for garnish
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Lightly brush bread with extra-virgin olive oil and toast to desired level of doneness. Top with avocado and mash with a fork to cover entire surface. Squeeze lemon juice over bread and add ricotta in dollops across the surface. Drizzle with more extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with basil, lemon zest, sea salt, and pepper. Serve.

Notes

The volume of each ingredient will depend on the size of your bread and personal preference. Apply to taste. Look for a ricotta whose only listed ingredients are whole milk, an acid coagulant, and salt (you can find our reasoning and favorite brands here), or make it yourself instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
575	Calories
32g	Fat
61g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	575
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 645mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary Fiber 12g	44%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 49mg	247%
Calcium 235mg	18%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1029mg	22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.