Description
A simple yet elegant dish featuring toasted bread topped with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
- Ripe Tomatoes
- Bread (Sourdough or any crusty bread)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic (optional)
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the bread into thick pieces, about ½ inch.
- Brush each slice with olive oil generously.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then introduce halved tomatoes.
- If using garlic, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about a minute before adding the tomatoes.
- Top each slice with the tomato confit.
- Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with toppings like feta or avocado for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg