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Breakfast open faced sandwich, italian-style

Suzy Karadsheh
This open faced sandwich is a simple breakfast toast with the flavors of Italy! So easy to prepare, and every bit as satisfying!
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 Slices hearty Italian bread Toasted
  • 4-8 Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 Roma tomato Sliced
  • 3 3 radishes Thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Roasted red pepper in oil, drained in oil, and drained
  • 4 Prosciutto slices (or your favorite Italian cured meat)
  • 4 Eggs Poached
  • 1 tbsp Shelled pistachios Crushed

Instructions
 

  • Place the ricotta cheese in a small mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, dried oregano, salt and pepper. Whip with a fork.
  • Spread the whipped ricotta cheese on the toasted Italian bread. Top with the remaining ingredients in the order listed (the poached eggs and a garnish of shelled pistachios are added at the very end). Enjoy!
Keyword breakfast, Brunch, Italian cuisine, Mediterranean breakfast, Mediterranean diet, Tapas