Vegetarian Open-Faced Sandwich with Tomato and Prosciutto
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Vegetarian Open-Faced Sandwich featuring juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy ricotta, and savory plant-based prosciutto. Built on slices of golden, oven-toasted sourdough bread, this recipe bursts with fresh flavors, thanks to the addition of aromatic basil leaves and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect for a quick lunch or an effortlessly elegant appetizer, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes and serves four. With its vibrant colors and robust, balanced flavors, this vegetarian twist on the classic tomato and prosciutto pairing is a feast for the eyes and the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices rustic sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 8 slices plant-based prosciutto
- 2 sliced large heirloom tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brush both sides of the sourdough bread slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
While the bread is toasting, in a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and black pepper.
Once the bread is toasted, spread a generous amount of the seasoned ricotta on each slice.
Layer each slice with 2 slices of plant-based prosciutto.
Top with slices of heirloom tomatoes, arranging them evenly across the bread.
Add fresh basil leaves to each sandwich, ensuring they are well distributed.
Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top of each open-faced sandwich.
Serve immediately for a fresh, savory meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.5 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 4934 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 99.0 g | 198% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1203 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2353 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
