Highlight vine-ripened tomatoes with this savory and delicious tomato toast.
Ingredients
- 2 slices La Brea Bakery French Loaf, cut ½-inch thick
- Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
- ¼ cup ricotta cheese
- 6 sage leaves, fried
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and bake until just starting to brown. Remove and set aside.
- On a separate baking sheet, places tomato slices down and spray or drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until tomatoes are soft. Remove and let cool.
- Place bread on a flat work surface. To build the toast, spread ricotta on each slice of bread, add tomatoes, and top with fried sage and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Finish with a pinch of salt. Serve.
