Tomato and Ricotta Open-Face Sandwich
By LornaLau
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Ingredients
- 1)1 3/4 cups (430 mL) Canadian Ricotta
- 2)2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh chives, chopped
- 3)2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped
- 4)1/4 - 1/2 tsp (1-2 mL) garam masala, homemade or store-bought
- 5)1 tbsp (15 mL) 35% cream
- 6)Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 7)4 naan breads
- 8)1/2 cup (125 mL) canned lentils, rinsed and drained
- 9)2 tomatoes, sliced
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 5mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
In a bowl, mix Ricotta with herbs, garam masala and cream. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Broil naan bread in oven or grill on barbecue until crisp.
Step 3
Sprinkle with lentils and top with tomato slices.
Step 4
Sprinkle with lentils and top with tomato slices.
Step 5
Cut into wedges and serve.
How to make your own garam masala:
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp (15 ml) coriander seeds
½ tsp (2 ml) cumin seeds
½ tsp (2 ml) black peppercorns
¼ tsp (1 ml) cardamom seeds (black seeds in their green pod) or ground cardamom
1 cinnamon stick, 2˝ (5 cm) long
3 whole cloves
½ tsp (2 ml) ground nutmeg
PREPARATION
Grind all the spices together in a coffee grinder or use a mortar and pestle.
Store in a spice jar.
Cheese alternative: Canadian Cream Cheese.
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