Directions
- Mix ricotta, herbs and roasted garlic together.
- Spread on baguette slices and place under broiler until crusty.
Eat with a fresh greens such as this Pear and Arugula salad.
Roasted Garlic and Ricotta Crostini
These simple and delicious crostini make an excellent appetizer or snack. They are a great lower sodium alternative to commercial garlic bread!
Ingredients
- 6 slices baguette
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs
- 2 cloves of garlic (roasted)
- cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 136.5 KCal
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fibre: 1.2 g
- Total Fat: 3.8 g
- Sodium: 212 mg
- Phosphorus: 80 mg
- Potassium: 97 mg
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 6
Serving size: 1 slice
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
1 dairy
1 starch
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup