Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 rustic Italian baguette or ciabatta, sliced
- 4 ripe Roma or cherry tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush bread slices with olive oil and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Combine tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss gently.
- Optionally, rub toasted bread with garlic clove for extra flavor.
- Spoon tomato mixture over toasted bread slices.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use the freshest tomatoes and high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Avoid overloading the bread to maintain crunchiness. Try adding fresh mozzarella or pine nuts for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg