Today, we’re celebrating a hometown classic. Lifeway Kefir was born in 1986 in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, IL. And with that in mind, we’ve developed a recipe that honors one of The Windy City’s most beloved specialties. Our Chicago Deep Dish Toast is a tribute to the flavors of the city’s famous pizza, with the tomatoes on top of Lifeway Farmer Cheese in true Chicago fashion. But where deep dish pizza is dense and heavy, this recipe is lighter and more nutritious. Made with fresh basil, ripe cherry tomatoes, and tangy Lifeway Farmer Cheese, this full-flavored treat.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and even help support healthier blood sugar levels and improve levels of satiety due to how it triggers the release of GLP-1 since it is an excellent source of protein and high in bioavailable nutrition.Lifeway Kefir contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Lifeway also offers our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy cultured cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that is also an excellent source of complete protein.
Prep Time: 20mins Servings: 2-4Ingredients
- 1 tsp fresh basil
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2-4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 8oz Farmer Cheese
Directions
- On a baking sheet, coat cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in olive oil, basil, oregano, and salt and pepper. Bake for 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
- In a bow, toss together bread crumbs, basil, red pepper flakes and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Once the tomatoes are done, take them off the baking sheet and set aside, add on your bread crumbs, and sourdough bread. Drizzle olive oil on the bread, and layer on Farmer Cheese. Broil for 3-5 minutes.
- Top the bread with breadcrumbs, tomatoes/garlic, and fresh basil.
