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Appetizer, Vegetarian, Breakfast |140 calories per serving|5 minute recipe

Ricotta, Basil, Strawberry Toast

This content was last updated on February 5, 2020

This toast is the perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors. It’s light and refreshing and works well with any type of berry in season. Berries are one of AICR’s Foods that Fight Cancer – and are particularly high in ellagic acid, a phytochemical that has been shown to have strong cancer-protective properties.

 

Ingredients

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  • 1 slice whole-grain bread, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp. ricotta cheese
  • 3 fresh basil leaves, sliced into strips
  • 2-4 strawberries, sliced into thin strips
Makes 1 serving (1). Per serving: 140 calories, 4 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 23 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein, 1 g dietary fiber, 135 mg sodium, 4 g sugar, 0 g added sugar.

Directions

  1. Toast bread.
  2. Spread the cheese over toast and top with basil and strawberries.

This recipe contains cancer fighting foods:

This recipe was specially crafted to support cancer prevention and survival. It adheres to AICR's Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Learn more about our recipe guidelines.

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