Crispy baguette slices topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic in an elegant diagonal arrangement.
# Components:
→ Toasts
01 - 1 French baguette, sliced diagonally into 8 pieces (approximately 0.5 inch thick)
02 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
→ Topping
03 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ To Serve
09 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled (for rubbing toast)
10 - Extra fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
11 - Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange baguette slices diagonally. Brush both sides with olive oil.
02 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning slices halfway through until golden and crispy.
03 - In a small bowl, gently toss diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
04 - Remove toasts from oven, and while warm, rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove.
05 - Spoon tomato mixture generously onto each toast. Arrange on a serving platter in a diagonal line for presentation.
06 - Optionally garnish with extra basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
