Description
A simple and delicious Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing bread
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
Toast the bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp.
While the bread is toasting, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Stir gently to mix.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let cool slightly.
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes