Summer's Tartine
Servings: 4
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It’s so easy and simple,and seriously you can combine your favorite ingredients! this could be a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
For the High-Protein Whipped Cheese
- ½ cup ricotta
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
For the Tartines
- 4 slices seeded or high-protein bread ½-inch thick
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 8 slices prosciutto or Serrano ham
- 4 fresh figs sliced
- 1 tablespoons honey optional
- Balsamic reduction optional but recommended
- Fresh cracked pepper
- Shaved Parmesan
Instructions
Toast the bread (broiler method)
- Turn on your oven broiler.
- Brush both sides of the bread lightly with olive oil.
- Broil 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden. Watch closely, it goes fast.
- Air fryer option: 375°F (190°C) for 3 to 5 minutes, flipping once.
Whip and warm the cheese
- Season ricotta/cottage fromage fouetté with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Spread evenly over the warm toast.
- Optional: pop back under the broiler for 30 to 60 seconds to warm the cheese slightly.
Build the tartines
- Layer each toast with:
- arugula
- prosciutto
- figs
- (optional tomatoes)
Finish with:
- honey drizzle
- balsamic reduction
- cracked black pepper
- Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp.
Homemade Balsamic Reduction (5 minutes)
- Add 1 cup balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer 5 to 10 minutes until reduced by half (or more for syrupy).
- Cool completely. Store in a jar in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
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