Toast with Tomato Spread

Transform your mornings or elevate your snack game with this simple yet flavorful Toast with Tomato Spread recipe. Perfect for a light breakfast, a quick appetizer, or even a garden-fresh lunch, this dish combines crispy, golden whole-wheat bread with a vibrant topping of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil. Drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make spread is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a delicious way to enjoy fresh, wholesome ingredients and an excellent vegetarian option for any time of the day. Serve with a side of mixed greens or a cup of coffee for the ultimate pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices whole-wheat bread
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Chop the tomatoes into small, even-sized pieces and place them in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 3

Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the bowl with the chopped tomatoes.

Step 5

Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly and add them to the tomato mixture.

Step 6

Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato mixture and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Stir the ingredients together until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

In the meantime, preheat a pan over medium heat.

Step 9

Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of whole-wheat bread.

Step 10

Place the bread slices butter-side down in the preheated pan. Toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Once the bread is toasted, remove from the pan and let cool slightly.

Step 12

Generously spoon the tomato mixture over each slice of toasted bread.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful toast with tomato spread!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	551.6 grams (551.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	815

Total Fat 55.80g	72%
Saturated Fat 17.90g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1875mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 64.70g	24%
Dietary Fiber 12.50g	45%
Total Sugars 15.40g
Protein 18.60g	37%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 168mg	13%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1209mg	26%

*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: 60.1%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 31.0%