Occasions Healthy Party Recipes Healthy Party Appetizer Recipes Healthy Finger Food Recipes Lemon Ricotta Cheese Toast Be the first to rate & review! Creamy ricotta and lemon zest lend bright flavor to this healthy cheese toast recipe, for a perfect soup pairing or easy snack. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 1 serving Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 diagonal slice baguette (1/4 inch thick), preferably whole-wheat 1 ½ tablespoons part-skim ricotta ¼ teaspoon lemon zest Pinch of salt Pinch of cracked black pepper Directions Toast bread. Top with ricotta, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 62 Calories 2g Fat 8g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 1 toast Calories 62 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 8g 3% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Protein 4g 7% Total Fat 2g 3% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 90IU 2% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Folate 3mcg 1% Sodium 235mg 10% Calcium 65mg 5% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 4mg 1% Potassium 32mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved