Tomato Crostini

Transform simple ingredients into a show-stopping appetizer with this Tomato Crostini recipe, a flavorful balance of crisp baguette, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly toasted slices of baguette are brushed with olive oil and subtly infused with garlic before being topped with a vibrant mixture of diced tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a splash of tangy balsamic vinegar. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or as a light snack. Bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, these crostini will become your new go-to recipe for impressive yet effortless entertaining!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 loaf French baguette
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons Balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch slices, creating about 12 pieces. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Brush each slice with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, using about half of the olive oil quantity.

Step 4

Bake the bread slices in the preheated oven for 7–10 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 5

While the bread is toasting, dice the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 7

Mince 1 garlic clove and mix it into the tomato and basil mixture.

Step 8

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Cut the remaining garlic clove in half. Once the toasted baguette slices have cooled slightly, rub the cut side of the garlic over the top of each slice for added flavor.

Step 10

Spoon the tomato and basil mixture evenly over each crostini.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	635.2 grams (635.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1264

Total Fat 57.90g	74%
Saturated Fat 9.00g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2579mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 161.70g	59%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 13.20g
Protein 25.00g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 122mg	9%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1106mg	24%

*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: 41.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 51.0%