Open Faced Sandwiches With Ricotta Arugula And Fried Egg Recipe

Experience pure culinary bliss with these gourmet open-faced sandwiches! Toasted seedless rye provides the perfect base for creamy ricotta, peppery arugula, and a perfectly fried egg. This recipe, inspired by Cooking Light Magazine (May 2010), is quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying. The warm cheese melts into the arugula, creating a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more! Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 367 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Open Faced Sandwiches With Ricotta Arugula And Fried Egg

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How to Make Open Faced Sandwiches With Ricotta Arugula And Fried Egg

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Lightly coat both sides of 2 slices of seedless rye bread with cooking spray.
  3. Broil bread for 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
  4. In a small bowl, gently toss 2 cups of arugula with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional).
  5. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Carefully crack 2 eggs into the skillet.
  7. Cook for 2 minutes, then cover and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
  8. Remove eggs from heat.
  9. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme.
  10. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the toasted bread slices.
  11. Divide the arugula salad and fried eggs evenly between the two bread slices.
  12. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

27g

Carbs

12g