Tomato Lunch Toasts

Elevate your midday meal with these irresistible Tomato Lunch Toasts—a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch! Built on a foundation of crispy sourdough bread, these toasts are brushed with olive oil and infused with the robust aroma of garlic before being topped with juicy tomato slices and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. A sprinkle of salt and black pepper enhances their natural flavors, while a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil leaves add a gourmet finish. Ready in just 18 minutes, this recipe hits all the right notes for a vibrant, Italian-inspired lunch that's easy to make and bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual weekend cooking!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 medium Fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons Balsamic glaze

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Brush each slice of sourdough bread with olive oil on one side and place them olive-oil side up on the baking sheet.

Step 3

Peel and finely grate the garlic cloves, then evenly rub a small amount of garlic over each slice of bread.

Step 4

Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds and layer them on top of the bread slices.

Step 5

Sprinkle the sliced tomatoes with salt and black pepper to enhance their flavor.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tomatoes.

Step 7

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove the toasts from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish each toast with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	634.2 grams (634.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1149

Total Fat 53.50g	69%
Saturated Fat 17.60g	88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.50g
Cholesterol 94mg	31%
Sodium 2986mg	130%
Total Carbohydrate 123.70g	45%
Dietary Fiber 7.50g	27%
Total Sugars 18.90g
Protein 49.70g	99%

Vitamin D 18IU	91%
Calcium 912mg	70%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 958mg	20%

*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: 41.0%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 42.1%