🍅 Herbed Tomato Tartine
This tartine is a little slice of late summer comfort — my homemade herb bread topped with creamy vegan ricotta and juicy tomatoes. It’s simple, fresh, and perfect for weekend eats, whether you serve it as a light meal, snack, or appetizer.
There’s something about a simple tartine that feels both rustic and elevated. This version layers my homemade herb bread with creamy vegan ricotta and the season’s ripest tomatoes. It’s the kind of dish you can put together in minutes, but it looks and tastes like something you’d order at a café.
I love serving these for weekend lunches, as part of a dinner spread, or even cutting them into smaller pieces for an appetizer board. They’re proof that a few high-quality ingredients — bread, cheese, tomatoes, and herbs — can come together to create something truly special.
🥖 Ingredients
2–3 slices herb bread (homemade or rustic sourdough)
½ cup vegan ricotta (see my recipe here)
2–3 ripe tomatoes, sliced or roasted
Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, dill, or thyme)
Sea salt + freshly cracked black pepper
Tip: If you’re making this in late summer or early fall, try heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor and color.
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the bread – Lightly toast or grill the slices until golden and crisp on the edges.
Spread the ricotta – Add a generous layer of vegan ricotta to each slice.
Layer the tomatoes – Arrange fresh tomato slices on top. If you want a deeper flavor, roast the tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until slightly caramelized.
Season – Drizzle with olive oil and finish with fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
Serve – Enjoy immediately, either as whole slices or cut into smaller pieces.
🌿 Why I Love This Recipe
This tartine is versatile — serve it with a green salad for a light meal, pair it with a bowl of soup, or add it to a weekend brunch spread. It’s also endlessly customizable: swap the tomatoes for roasted peppers, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for a twist.
The beauty of the Herbed Tomato Tartine is its simplicity. Bread, cheese, and tomatoes are classics for a reason — and when made with homemade ricotta and fresh herbs, they taste even more memorable. It’s my go-to when I want something that feels special but comes together in under 10 minutes.
