Description
Classic Italian appetizer with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 French baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
- For extra crunch, lightly rub garlic on the toasted bread before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
