Oven baked ricotta with chilis, mint, thyme and extra virgin olive oil

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

1 cup ricotta cheese, drained in a colander overnight to eliminate excess moisture

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 slices ciabatta or other crusty bread

4 large mint leaves,

1 sprig of thyme, picked

1 pinch chili flakes

Sea salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Place the drained ricotta on a piece of parchment or wax paper. Drizzle with the olive oil and place in the preheated oven.

Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly firm and golden brown. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and top with the herbs and chilis. Serve alongside the bread.

Nutrition facts per serving: 199 calories, 12 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 16 g carbohydrates, 8 g protein, 298 mg sodium, 0 g fiber