Simple Tomato Toast
Elevate your snacking or breakfast game with Simple Tomato Toast—a fresh, vibrant dish that showcases the natural sweetness of ripe tomatoes atop crunchy sourdough bread. This quick recipe is a celebration of Mediterranean-inspired flavors, layering garlicky richness, fruity olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt and cracked black pepper for a perfectly seasoned bite. Finished with fragrant basil leaves and an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze, it’s a delightfully simple yet gourmet option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for brunch or as a light appetizer, this recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 4 sourdough bread slices
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Start by thoroughly washing the tomatoes and slicing them into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices. Set aside.
Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until they are golden brown and crunchy.
While the bread is toasting, peel the garlic clove and cut it in half. Once the bread is toasted, rub the cut side of the garlic over the surface of each slice to infuse it with flavor.
Drizzle each toast slice with about a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to add richness.
Arrange the sliced tomatoes evenly over each slice of toast. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and a crack of black pepper over the tomatoes to enhance their flavor.
Garnish each toast with a couple of fresh basil leaves. For an extra layer of flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Serve the tomato toast immediately while the bread is still warm and crunchy, and enjoy this simple yet flavorful treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1876 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
