Description
A crispy and flavorful garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic, offering a vibrant and aromatic Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 large baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into 2 cm thick pieces
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced into thin rounds
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and arrange sliced bread on a baking tray.
- Brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Mix minced garlic with remaining olive oil and spread over bread slices.
- Top each slice with 1–2 tomato slices.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and oregano over tomatoes.
- Add shredded mozzarella if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and crisp.
- Optional: broil for 1–2 minutes for extra crispness.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh basil on top.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm tomatoes to avoid sogginess.
- Add balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try different cheeses like feta for variation.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in oven.
- Avoid microwaving to keep bread crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
