Mushroom Ricotta Tartines

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Ingredients

  • 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices crusty whole-wheat bread

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 pound sliced fresh cremini mushrooms

  • 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese

  • 1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Directions

  1. Brush both sides of bread slices evenly with 2 tablespoons oil. Cook in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add mushrooms and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan; cook over medium-high heat, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Stir and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and most of the liquid has released, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  3. Meanwhile, stir ricotta, pesto and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. Top the toasted bread slices evenly with ricotta mixture, sautéed mushrooms, Parmesan, basil and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper.