Whipped ricotta garlic ciabatta

Name: Whipped ricotta garlic ciabatta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: - 1 ciabatta loaf, sliced in half lengthwise; - 2 tbsp olive oil; - 1 tbsp vegan feta; - 1 clove garlic, chopped; - 2 tsp chopped basil leaves; - 1 tsp chopped chives; - 375g extra-firm tofu; - 1 clove garlic; - juice of half a lemon; - 1 tbsp tamari; - 1 tbsp cold water; - pinch of pepper; - 1/2 tbsp olive oil; - 1 x 250g punnet cherry tomatoes; - 1 tsp chopped basil leaves

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

This whipped ricotta garlic ciabatta is… Vegan! It’s also easy to make and so damn yum that you’ll probably want to gobble up the entire loaf yourself. The garlic ciabatta is baked in a herby olive oil marinade and the ricotta is made from tofu for creaminess and protein. I also added cooked basil tomatoes for a burst of sweetness.

Updated at: Wed, 22 May 2024 21:01:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories223.9 kcal (11%)

Total Fat10 g (14%)

Carbs23.2 g (9%)

Sugars2.2 g (2%)

Protein10.8 g (22%)

Sodium356.2 mg (18%)

Fiber2.8 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray.

Step 2

For the garlic ciabatta, mix the olive oil, vegan feta, garlic, basil, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spread over the ciabatta slices and bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium in a frying pan. Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, or until beginning to blister. Press down on 4 to 5 tomatoes to squish, add the basil and mix. Cook for a further minute and remove from heat.

Step 4

To a food processor add all the ingredients for the whipped tofu ricotta and process until smooth. Add a dash more water if needed.

Step 5

To serve, top the ciabatta with the whipped tofu ricotta, basil tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil and extra basil leaves. Enjoy!