You have to try our new Peach Farmer Cheese Toast! We’ve put together this fresh and easy recipe to give you that summer feeling. First, we layered Lifeway Farmer Cheese and fresh arugula on toasted Ciabatta bread. The probiotics in the cheese and the prebiotic fiber in the greens work in tandem to support your gut and support digestion. Then come the peach slices! This delicious, delicate fruit contains vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium. Plus, they’re packed with antioxidants. This is pure peach perfection.
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Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 handful of fresh arugula greens
- 1 fresh peach, sliced
- 1 tbsp. balsamic glaze/vinegar
- 1/2 piece of Ciabatta bread, sliced
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
Directions
- Toast the piece of Ciabatta bread.
- Add a layer of arugula, then top with a couple of tablespoons of Farmer Cheese per slice. Finally, add the sliced peaches, then drizzle balsamic glaze/vinegar over the top. Add the olive oil and salt to finish.