Tomato Tartines

Ingredients vary widely when it comes to these trendy, French bistro-style, open-faced sandwiches. Start with our basic recipe for snack time and, later on, try adding lean chicken, turkey, fish or more vegetables for a heartier meal.

Photo: Peter Chou

By Linda Melone

Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 slices whole-grain bread
• 1/4 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Toast bread slices and distribute ricotta cheese evenly over top of each.
2. In a small skillet, heat oil and sauté tomatoes, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Top bread slices with tomato mixture, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrients per tartine: Calories: 150, Total Fat: 6 g, Sat. Fat: 1.5 g, Carbs: 16 g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 9 g, Sodium: 310 mg, Cholesterol: 5 mg

Nutritional Bonus: Our vegetable tartines offer ample amounts of selenium, a mineral that’s essential for anti-oxidant production.