Description
A delicious and easy appetizer featuring ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and zesty garlic on crispy bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette or Italian bread loaf
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil and minced garlic together.
- Brush the mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- Top the bread with diced tomatoes and chopped basil.
- Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your taste. For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of cheese on top before baking. Use high-quality olive oil for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic bread, Mediterranean appetizer, easy recipe