Tomato Basil Garlic Bread
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Tomato Basil Garlic Bread—a crunchy, aromatic garlic bread topped with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and olive oil. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, this easy recipe brings bright Mediterranean freshness to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Toasting, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 French baguette or Italian bread loaf
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Optional: crumbled feta or grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic glaze
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
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Mix minced garlic with olive oil in a small bowl.
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Brush garlic olive oil generously over each bread slice.
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Toast bread in oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
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While toasting, combine diced tomatoes and chopped basil in a bowl.
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Remove toasted bread and top each slice with tomato basil mixture.
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Optionally drizzle extra olive oil before serving.
Notes
Add crumbled feta or Parmesan for extra flavor.
Mix olives or sun-dried tomatoes into the topping.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.
Try whole wheat or sourdough bread for variation.
Drizzle balsamic glaze for a tangy sweetness.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 1 day; reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes.
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