Ricotta Toast with Pears, Almonds & Maple Syrup
Yields: 2-4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 slices hearty seed bread, toasted
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted and salted
- pure maple syrup
- pinch of pie spice (optional)
Instructions
While the bread is toasting, stir together the ricotta and orange zest in a small bowl until combined. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta onto each slice of freshly toasted bread. Lay 3-4 slices of pear on top of each piece of toast. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and drizzle everything with pure maple syrup to taste. Finish with a sprinkle of pie spice (optional). Enjoy promptly while toast is still warm.