Cottage Cheese-Walnut Caprese Toast

Name: Cottage Cheese-Walnut Caprese Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts; 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted; 1 1/3 cups low fat 2% cottage cheese; 1 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon balsamic syrup

Total Time

15 Mins

Serves

Serving Size

1 slice of toast

Meal

Lunch Snack

Description

The classic Caprese salad was the inspiration for this perfect mid-day snack or go-to weekday meal when you’re short on time. Crunchy, toasted bread is topped with cottage cheese, tomatoes, toasted walnuts, fresh basil and finished with a drizzle of balsamic syrup.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped California walnuts
4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
1 1/3 cups low fat 2% cottage cheese
1 cup multi-colored cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic syrup

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F and arrange walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, checking frequently, until toasted.
Spread cottage cheese evenly over each slice of toasted bread. Layer with tomatoes, toasted walnuts, fresh basil, black pepper and a drizzle of balsamic syrup.

NUTRITION

Calories: 240 cal
Total Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 330 mg
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Total Sugars: 7 g
Protein: 14 g
Calcium: 150 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Potassium: 305 mg