Ingredients:

  • 1 large French Baguette
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 large cloves Garlic, peeled and halved
  • 6 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 1 tsp Flaky Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
  • Extra Basil leaves for decoration

Instructions:

  1. Slice your baguette into 0.5 inch thick rounds. To create the heart shape, use a small V shaped notch at the top and taper the bottom into a point.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the hearts on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with the 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  3. Bake for exactly 8 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are firm to the touch.
  4. As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, take your halved garlic cloves and rub the cut side directly onto the hot surface of each heart.
  5. While the bread cools slightly, combine your finely diced Roma tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil chiffonade, flaky sea salt, black pepper, and 2 tsp balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Let this sit for 15 minutes.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, pile the tomato mixture onto each heart. Drizzle with the balsamic glaze and garnish with extra basil leaves. Serve immediately.