Ingredients:

  • 1 French Baguette (approx. 280g)
  • 60 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 large Garlic Clove, peeled and whole
  • 500 g Roma Tomatoes, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 10 g Fresh Basil, chiffonade cut
  • 0.5 tsp Flaky Sea Salt
  • 30 ml Balsamic Glaze

Instructions:

  1. Cut the 280g baguette into 1.5 cm thick rounds using a serrated knife. Press your heart shaped cutter into each slice of bread until you hear the crust snap.
  2. Arrange the heart-shaped bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until golden and rigid.
  3. Immediately after removing from the oven, rub the top of each toasted heart with the raw garlic clove to infuse aromatic oils.
  4. While bread toasts, place diced tomatoes in a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and toss with sea salt. Let sit for 2 minutes to drain excess moisture.
  5. Discard the tomato liquid. Toss the drained tomatoes with the fresh basil and a small amount of olive oil.
  6. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the garlic-rubbed hearts and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.