Express lemon ricotta toasts with shaved squash, hot honey, and crunchy seeds

Name: Express lemon ricotta toasts with shaved squash, hot honey, and crunchy seeds
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 5.5 oz rustic bread, sliced small; 7.8 oz ricotta cheese; 1 whole lemon; 6.3 oz summer squash or yellow zucchini; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.6 oz pumpkin seeds; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3/4 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh mint

An original, fast, vibrant recipe: toasted bread topped with lemon ricotta, briefly sautéed shaved squash ribbons, hot honey, and a crunchy seed finish. Ready in minutes with creamy, fresh, and spicy contrast.

9 minPrep

5 minCook

14 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

8 rebanadas / 8 slices 160 g rustic bread, sliced small (preferiblemente of dough madre or country bread)
1 taza 220 g ricotta cheese (whole for mejor textura)
1 unidad 1 unit lemon (1 tbsp de zumo)
1 pequeña 180 g summer squash or yellow zucchini (cut thinly sliced finas with pelador)
2 cucharadas 30 ml honey (for mezclar with the chile)
1/2 cucharadita 1 g red pepper flakes (ajustar to taste)
2 cucharadas 16 g pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 cucharada 9 g sesame seeds (blancas or mixtas)
2 cucharadas 30 ml olive oil (divided)
3/4 cucharadita 4 g fine salt (divided)
1/4 cucharadita 0.5 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 cucharadas 4 g fresh mint (chopped fina)

Nutrition facts

per serving

255 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

24 g

Carbs

14 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

22 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairySesame

Instructions

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1. In a bowl, mix the ricotta with the lemon zest, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
2
2. In a small bowl, combine the honey with the red pepper flakes and set aside so the flavors can infuse while you prepare the rest.
3
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, about 350°F / 175°C surface temperature. Add the pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until nutty and fragrant. Transfer to a plate.
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4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté the squash ribbons with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat, about 350°F / 175°C, just until slightly tender but still fresh. Remove from the heat.
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5. Toast the bread slices in a toaster or skillet until golden and crisp. If using an oven or broiler, toast at 400°F / 200°C for 2 to 3 minutes, watching carefully so they do not burn.
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6. Spread each toast with a generous layer of lemon ricotta. Arrange the warm squash ribbons on top.
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7. Drizzle each toast with the hot honey, sprinkle with the toasted seed mixture, and finish with chopped mint. Serve immediately.

Chef tips

For elegant squash ribbons that cook quickly, use a wide vegetable peeler. If the ricotta is very firm, whip it 30 seconds longer for a lighter texture.

Substitutions

You can swap the ricotta for whipped cottage cheese or soft cream cheese. Mint can be replaced with basil. If you do not have summer squash, use thin green zucchini ribbons instead.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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