Cottage Cheese Tomato Toast

Ingredients

• 1 slice Sourdough bread (toasted until golden)
• 1 Garlic clove (peeled, for rubbing toast)
• 0.5 cup Cottage cheese (generous layer)
• 0.5 Heirloom tomato (sliced)
• 1 tsp Olive oil (extra virgin, for drizzling)
• 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar (for drizzling)
• Fresh basil (leaves for garnish)
• Flaky salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• pinch Oregano (dried or fresh)

Steps

1. 1

   Toast the sourdough bread until golden brown and crisp.

2. 2

   Rub the warm toast surface with a peeled garlic clove to infuse it with flavor.

3. 3

   Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese evenly over the toast.

4. 4

   Layer the sliced heirloom tomato on top of the cottage cheese.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with flaky salt, black pepper, and oregano.

6. 6

   Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

7. 7

   Finish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use a high-quality balsamic glaze or aged vinegar. Ensure the toast is warm when rubbing the garlic to better release the oils.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• snack
• high-protein
• vegetarian
• healthy
• toast
• summer