Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread, sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
- Season the tomato mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can rub the toasted bread with a garlic clove for extra garlic flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg