Charred Tomato Crostini
Charred Tomato Crostini

Preparation time 10 minutes

Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  1. 375 mL 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
  2. 1 red pepper, chopped
  3. 6 garlic cloves, halved
  4. 60 mL 1/4 cup olive oil
  5. 1 mL 1/4 tsp salt and pepper
  6. 60 mL 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
  7. 75 mL 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
  8. 30 mL 2 tbsp lemon juice
  9. 1 /2 baguette, cut into 12 rounds

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Toss together cherry tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to 9-inch (23 cm) square baking dish. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are slightly charred.
  2. Toss together roasted vegetables, almonds, 3 tbsp (45 mL) basil and lemon juice; set aside.
  3. Preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil for about 1 minute per side or until golden and toasted.
  4. Before serving, top each baguette slice with some of the roasted tomato mixture. Drizzle with some of the pan juices. Garnish with remaining basil.

Chef’s secret (tip)

Drizzle balsamic glaze over crostini if desired.

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