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4 slices of toast topped with vegan ricotta and cherries and basil

Vegan Ricotta Toast with Roasted Cherries

  • Author: Meatless Makeovers
  • Prep Time: 5 min.
  • Cook Time: 25 min.
  • Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée or Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A seasonal specialty that everyone will love! Toasted ciabatta bread smothered with vegan tofu ricotta cheese and topped with sweet maple roasted cherries and fresh basil. Perfect for either a decadent entrée or appetizer.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Fresh Cherries (Pitted and with most halved and some left whole)
  • 1/4 Cup Natural Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Cup Vegan Ricotta (Try this homemade Simple Vegan Ricotta Cheese recipe)
  • Fresh Bread (toasted)
  • Fresh Basil (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Remove the pits from the cherries and cut most of them in half, but leave some whole, if desired.
  3. Place the cherries on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and add the maple syrup, olive oil, and salt. Stir to combine.
  4. Bake the cherries for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. While the cherries bake, make the vegan ricotta if using homemade.
  6. When the cherries are finished, set them aside to cool while you toast the bread. Use a toaster or the broiler on your oven to toast the bread.
  7. Spread the vegan ricotta into each slice of bread and top with the cherry mixture.
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil onto each piece and serve immediately while warm.
  9. Leftover roasted cherries and  vegan ricotta cheese can be refrigerated separately in airtight containers for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Any leftover cherries/juice can also be served over ice cream or with baked goods.
  • Leftover vegan ricotta cheese can also be used for pizza, pasta, or lasagna.

Keywords: Vegan Ricotta Toast with Roasted Cherries