Garlic-Toasted Bread with Roasted Tomatoes

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Crusty baguette slices toasted with garlic and olive oil, topped with warm roasted tomatoes and fresh herbs. This Italian-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, turns baguette, olive oil, garlic cloves into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Rub 3 tbsp olive oil over bread slices, then rub 2 minced garlic cloves over the oil.
  3. Step 3: Place 12 oz cherry tomatoes on the baking sheet around the bread, season with 1/4 tsp sea salt, and roast for 12 minutes until tomatoes burst.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh basil, and serve immediately while bread is crisp.

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