Description
A delightful stack of toasted bread topped with sun-kissed tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic, perfect for any gathering or a light summer appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (about 300 g)
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, diced (about 700–750 g total)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 15 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (plus extra whole clove for rubbing bread)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch (about 1.3 cm) thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5–7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp at the edges. Watch carefully — bread can go from golden to burnt quickly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Once the bread is toasted, rub one side of each slice lightly with a whole garlic clove for a subtle garlic aroma.
- Top each toasted slice with a spoonful of the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread. Store components separately for best results.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg