Golden baguette toasts with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil, elegantly arranged.
# What You Need:
→ Toasts
01 - 1 French baguette, sliced diagonally into 8 pieces (about 1/2-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 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ To Serve
09 - 1 small garlic clove, peeled for rubbing toast
10 - Extra basil leaves for garnish, optional
11 - Balsamic glaze for drizzling, optional
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange baguette slices diagonally on the baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
03 - Bake for 8–10 minutes, turning halfway, until slices are golden and crisp.
04 - Combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl; toss gently and set aside.
05 - Remove toasts from oven and while still warm, rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove.
06 - Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toast and arrange in a diagonal line on a platter.
07 - Garnish with extra basil leaves and drizzle balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately.
