While it may still be Summer outside, we're all more or less working full weeks - no trips to the beach (although with Lake Ontario that's not really a loss) or camping weekends like I remember from my childhood. Simple, fast meals are the order of the day, and if we can get lunch or dinner on the table that uses what we've grown out back so much the better! For #SundaySupper this week, meals in under 30 minutes are on the menu! No desserts or drinks this week, either - just good, simple entrees, snacks and appetizers that are perfect for families going back to school, work and life! Keeping the season in mind, I'm sharing one of my favourite lunches that can also serve as a simple supper with a bowl of soup or a garden salad. Tofu and ricotta puree into a creamy spread with a touch of tang and freshness from herbs and lemon. Spread on bread that's been flattened out with a rolling pin (or wine bottle...) and topped with slices of summer candy before being quickly broiled to soften everything into a delicious whole and you've got a meal for kings and hungry gardeners alike.
Ricotta – Tofu Tomato Toasts
Serves 2
1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
3 oz low-fat, firm silken tofu (I like Mori-Nu)
1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
zest of 1/2 lemon
pinch salt
pinch black pepper
4 slices whole grain sandwich bread, preferably a hearty type such as Country Harvest Vitality 100% Whole Wheat
2 large or 4 small plum tomatoes, sliced thinly crosswise
- In a food processor, combine ricotta, tofu, herbs, garlic powder, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece of bread and place on a baking sheet.
- Toast both sides lightly under the broiler, then spread with even amounts of the ricotta mixture and a layer of tomato slices.
- Place back under the broiler and cook 2-3 minutes, until toasty brown and hot.
Calories: 277.7
Total Fat: 6.1 g
Cholesterol: 9.5 mg
Sodium: 382.9 mg
Total Carbs: 38.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
Protein: 17.0 g
Need more inspiration? Check out the #SundaySupper Back to School menu!
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- Oregon Shrimp Quesadillas by Pescetarian Journal
- Korean omelet rice by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Lemon Dillled Salmon Croquette Burgers by Granny’s Down Home Southern Cooking
- Gluten Free Pepper Steak with Rice by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Crispy Ravioli in Cherry Tomato Sauce by Shockingly Delicious
- BLT Soup by Meal Planning Magic
- Korean Pan-Fried Fish by Kimchi Mom
- Stove top mac ‘n cheese by Gotta Get Baked
- Deconstructed Enchiladas by In the Kitchen with KP
- Croque Monsieurs by Juanita’s Cocina
- Summer Squash and Mushroom Quesadillas by Chocolate Moosey
- Seared Lamb on a bed of Mashed potatoes with Artichoke Hearts by Cooking Underwriter
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- Baked Spanish Tortilla by Happy Baking Days
- Grilled Chicken Caesar Pizza by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Garlicky Pasta with Swiss Chard and Beans by The Lemon Bowl
- Tomato Pie by My Catholic Kitchen
- Shredded Chicken in Peanut Sauce Tacos w/ Corn & Zucchini Sauté by GirliChef
- Tomatillo Chicken Stew by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Pollo a la Crema by La Cocina de Leslie
- Baked Tilapia Fish Tacos by Home Cooking Memories
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- Wagon Wheel Pasta with Pancetta & Peas by Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
- Lemon & Dill Shrimp Pasta w/ Oven Roast Corn by Mama, Mommy, Mom
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- One Pot Spicy Asian Chicken and Rice by Hezzi D
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- Speedy ‘n Spicy Shrimp Pasta by The Weekend Gourmet
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- Baked Egg with Mushrooms and Bacon by Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again
- Taco Bake by Daily Dish Recipes
- Fried Rice and Black Beans by Mama’s Blissful Bites
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- Pasta in Tomato sauce and turkey meatballs by Basic & Delicious
- Pasta Primavera by Midlife Road Trip
- Tots Your Tots Will Love by The Hand that Rocks the Ladle
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