Ingredients

  • 1 thick slice sourdough or whole-grain bread
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • Fresh basil, optional

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread:
    Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
  2. Prepare the cottage cheese:
    Spoon the cottage cheese into a bowl. For an extra-smooth texture, blend it for 20–30 seconds.
  3. Season the tomatoes:
    Place the tomato slices on a plate and season lightly with salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
  4. Assemble:
    Spread the cottage cheese generously over the warm toast.
  5. Add tomatoes:
    Arrange the tomato slices on top of the cottage cheese.
  6. Finish:
    Drizzle with olive oil and add a little freshly cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Garnish and serve:
    Add fresh basil and serve immediately while the toast is crisp.