Herb Toast

Crispy, golden perfection meets a burst of fresh herbs in this easy-to-make herb toast recipe! Featuring sourdough or any crusty bread, generously brushed with a fragrant mixture of melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, and a medley of fresh parsley, thyme, and basil, this toast is the ultimate savory indulgence. Baked to a crunchy finish in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect side dish for soups, salads, or pasta—and a delicious snack all on its own. With minimal prep time and big flavor payoff, herb toast is a versatile and irresistible addition to your recipe repertoire. Ideal for anyone looking to elevate their favorite comfort foods with aromatic, herb-infused goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread (or any crusty bread)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Place the slices of bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the parsley, thyme, basil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Brush the herb butter mixture generously onto both sides of each slice of bread using a pastry brush.

Step 7

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Flip the slices halfway through baking to ensure even toasting.

Step 8

Remove the herb toast from the oven and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a snack, side dish, or accompaniment to soups and salads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	347.2 grams (347.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1245

Total Fat 66.10g	85%
Saturated Fat 31.00g	155%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 2490mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 135.20g	49%
Dietary Fiber 8.80g	31%
Total Sugars 4.10g
Protein 25.20g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 323mg	7%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 43.7%