Roasted tomato crostini is one of the best easy appetizers for entertaining or date night. The tomato, basil, and balsamic combination is simply a classic.
Recipe by Shanna Mallon on August 27, 2018
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
tomato, crostini, summer, basil
Ingredients
1 small loaf Italian bread or French baguette
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tsp olive oil, divided
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
Categories
Crostini
Cuisine
Appetizers
Steps
Preheat the oven to 425˚F.
Slice the bread into pieces 1/2 inch thick, and toast them on a baking sheet for a few minutes, until lightly browned and crisp. Remove to a serving platter.
Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil, parchment paper, or a silicone liner. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and minced garlic. Toss to coat. Rearrange the tomatoes cut-side up before placing the tray in the oven. Roast for 30 minutes.
While the tomatoes are roasting, place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and reduce the liquid until thick.
Top toast rounds with roasted tomatoes, and sprinkle with fresh basil. Drizzle with balsamic reduction, reserved tomato juices from the pan, and the remaining olive oil. Serve immediately.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1-2 crostini
Calories: 192 calories
Carbohydrates: 34.5 g
Protein: 6.3 g
Fat: 2.8 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 468.3 mg
Sugar: 7.5 g
Reviews
Eileen on 2024-08-24 (5 stars): How long would they last in the fridge? Thanks
