Tomato Bruschetta
Roasted soft cherry tomatoes on garlic toast, topped with basil and Parmesan—a simple Italian appetizer.
Ingredients
Cherry tomatoes (about 20, halved)
240 g
Olive oil (divided use)
2 1/2 tsp
Thyme (leaves only)
4 sprigs
Salt
to taste
Black pepper
to taste
Crusty country-style bread (toasted)
4 slices
Garlic (halved)
1 cloves
Basil leaves
to taste
Parmesan cheese (shaved into thin slices)
to taste
Instructions
1
Roast Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, add halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 6-8 minutes until soft.
2
Prepare Bread
Toast the bread slices and let cool slightly. Rub the cut side of the garlic over one side of the toasted bread, then drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
3
Assemble
Carefully spoon the roasted tomatoes onto the bread slices, top with basil leaves. Use a vegetable peeler to shave a few slices of Parmesan cheese for garnish. Serve warm.
