Vegetarian toast
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 10 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Looking for a vegetarian toast that's simple and, honestly, super satisfying? This version really hits all the right notes with its tender grilled zucchini and juicy slices of eggplant. Perfect for summer days when fresh veggies are just so so good. And here's the thing: what sets this apart from other vegetarian toast recipes is the double layer of filling. Seriously good. You've got grilled veggies on one side and a creamy blend of ricotta and sweet cherry tomatoes on the other. I mean, imagine biting into warm, crispy bread paired with cool, soft cheese and flavorful veggies. Can't go wrong.
It's the kind of quick lunch or picnic-perfect meal that feels like a treat but keeps it light and fresh. You'll find yourself coming back to this easy vegetarian toast idea again and again. People really love making the most out of basic ingredients—especially during the hot months when zucchini and eggplant are everywhere. The double-stuffed style? It means you get loads of flavor in every bite, with creamy ricotta balancing the tangy tomatoes and smoky veggies.
Make sure your bread is a bit golden and crunchy, so it holds all that goodness without getting soggy. This toast is great hot with the cheese melting slightly, or cold, which is perfect for busy days or outdoor meals. This vegetarian toast captures that comfort food vibe without feeling heavy. Plus, you can always switch up the veggies or toss in different herbs for a twist.
Whether you're after healthy vegetarian toast for breakfast or just a quick bite on the go, this one's got you covered. Really does. It's the kind of food that feels a bit special, even though it comes together fast. Shows how plant-based eating can be full of rich, fresh flavor. These vegetarian sandwich recipes have a knack for making everyone happy at the table, no question.
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for 4 toasts
- White bread loaf 12 slices
- Cluster tomatoes 7 oz (200 g)
- Eggplant 5.3 oz (150 g)
- Zucchini 1 ¼ cup (150 g)
- Emmentaler cheese 5.6 oz (160 g) - (8 slices)
- Butter to taste
- for the cherry tomato cream
- Datterino tomatoes 1.1 cups (200 g)
- Cow's milk ricotta cheese 2.5 oz (70 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil ¾ tbsp (10 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Basil to taste
How to prepare Vegetarian toast
To prepare the vegetarian toast, first deal with the vegetables. Wash the eggplant, trim it, and cut it into slices about 0.4 inches thick with a mandoline or a knife 1. Repeat the same operation for the zucchini 2. At this point, place the slices on a hot grill slightly greased and cook them on high heat, turning them after a couple of minutes 3.
Let the other side cook as well 4 and place them in a container 5. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and grill the eggplants 6; even in this case, it will take about 5 minutes of cooking. Salt and pepper these too, then move on to preparing the cherry tomato cream.
Place the well-washed and dried cherry tomatoes in the glass of a mixer, add the basil leaves 7, ricotta, oil 8, salt, and pepper 9.
Blend everything until you get a cream and set aside 10. Wash and slice the tomato as well 11. Start assembling the vegetarian toast. First, butter a slice of bread 12, then flip it over; the buttered side will indeed be the one that should come into contact with the pan.
Create a layer of cherry tomato cream 13, lay down a couple of grilled eggplants 14 and a couple of tomato slices 15.
Also place a slice of Emmental cheese 16 and cover with another slice of bread. Add another layer of cream 18;
then place the zucchini 19 and another slice of cheese 20. Close with another slice of bread and butter it 21.
Place in an already hot pan 22, cover with the lid 23 and let it cook for about 5 minutes, pressing it from time to time with a spatula to help the cheese melt 24.
When it is well browned, flip it and finish cooking for another 3 minutes, pressing it from time to time 25. As soon as the other side is also well browned, transfer it to a cutting board, cut it in half 26, and enjoy your steaming toast 27!