Tomato on Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack time with the vibrant simplicity of Tomato on Toast! This quick and easy recipe combines thick slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes atop perfectly toasted bread infused with a hint of garlic. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, this dish is finished with fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Add an optional drizzle of balsamic glaze for a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the tangy tomatoes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this fresh and flavorful recipe is perfect for a light meal or a satisfying appetizer. A must-try for fans of simple, Mediterranean-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Ripe tomato
- 2 slices Bread
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
Wash the tomato and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Set aside.
Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden and crisp.
While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove to infuse a mild garlic flavor.
Drizzle the toasted bread slices with half of the extra virgin olive oil.
Arrange the tomato slices evenly on top of the toasted bread.
Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes.
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and scatter them over the top.
If desired, drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze for added sweetness and tang.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tomato on Toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 929 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 638 mg | 14% | |
*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.
