Mushroom Ricotta Tartines

Enjoy the art of presentation with a tartine—a sandwich that's a feast for the eyes and taste buds, served open-faced. Here, we slather a thick slice of good crusty whole-wheat bread with a creamy pesto-ricotta spread and top it with golden-brown sautéed mushrooms. Any tender, quick-cooking mushroom would work for this recipe. Oyster mushrooms, chanterelles and shiitake mushrooms would all be delicious. Enjoy it as is or take it to the next level by adding a poached or fried egg on top.

Ingreadient

  • 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices crusty whole-wheat bread
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup refrigerated basil pesto
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil