Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 tbsp (3g) fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 1 loaf (280g) French baguette, sliced into ½ inch rounds
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole garlic clove, peeled
- ¼ cup (60ml) balsamic glaze
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tomato mixture onto a baking sheet and roast for 15–20 minutes until blistered and slightly shriveled.
- Remove tomatoes from the oven and fold in the fresh basil leaves while they are still warm.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush the tops with 2 tbsp (30ml) of olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 5–8 minutes or until the edges are a deep mahogany-color and the centers are crisp.
- While the bread is still hot, rub the whole peeled garlic clove firmly across the surface of each slice.
- Spoon a generous portion of the roasted cherry tomato mixture onto each slice of garlic toast.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top of each assembled bruschetta.