A good source of vitamin E and potassium , peaches are also at the peak of season. In this sweet and savoury recipe peaches take a staring role for a quick and easy nutrient-rich meal that will have you holding onto that summer feeling a little longer.
Grilled Peaches & Ricotta on Flatbread
By: Pamela Santaluce
Makes two med-large flatbreads
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium or large pita or flat-breads
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 2 peaches (sliced thick)
- coconut oil and brown sugar
- ½ cup fresh ricotta cheese
handful of pistachios (to be crushed)
- liquid honey
- balsamic glaze
- olive oil
- sea salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Slice peaches (4/5 slices needed per flat-bread), brush or spray coconut oil and sprinkle brown sugar on both sides of each slice
- Grill peaches for 1-2 min. on each side or until desired texture and set aside
- Warm your pitas or flatbreads over your grill top
- Add a generous amount of fresh arugula on each flatbread
- Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle desired amount of sea salt and pepper
- Using a teaspoon add 4-5 scoops of fresh ricotta cheese throughout flatbread
- Place grilled peaches on top of the arugula and beside the spoonful’s of cheese
- Crush a handful of pistachios and sprinkle on over top. Drizzle honey and balsamic glaze throughout to complete
Pamela Santaluce is a Toronto-based certified personal trainer, holistic nutritionist and healthy eating advocate. She offers holistic nutrition and writes more about health and wellness at EatFitLife.com.
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