Starters
Italian
ItalianTomato Bruschetta
Garlic-rubbed toast piled with dressed tomatoes — from a quick store-cupboard version to a sourdough-and-burrata showstopper.
Vegetarian
Budget version
Value baguette, tinned-cheap tomatoes and dried basil — on the table in 10 minutes.
Per serving£0.80
Total cost£1.60
Time12 min
Ingredients for 2
- 4 slices white baguette , cut on the angle
- 200 g cherry tomatoes , quartered
- 1 clove garlic , halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Toast the baguette slices until golden on both sides.
- While warm, rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic.
- Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, dried basil, salt and pepper.
- Spoon the tomatoes onto the toast and serve straight away.
Equipment
- toaster or grill
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value baguette, tinned-cheap tomatoes and dried basil — on the table in 10 minutes.
Better
Ripe vine tomatoes, fresh basil and ciabatta brushed with good olive oil.
Ultimate
Charred sourdough, confit-garlic, datterini tomatoes, aged balsamic and torn burrata.
