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Step 1
Toast the whole-grain bread in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp around the edges.
Olive Oil, Tomato and Herb Whole-Grain Toast
Toasted whole-grain bread topped with ripe tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil.
Crisp whole-grain toast topped with juicy tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil makes a simple breakfast, light lunch, or easy snack.
By Jentezen Reed, Ph.D.
October 12, 2026
Blue Regions contributor
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
About this recipe
Good tomatoes need little more than olive oil, herbs, and a slice of well-toasted bread. This recipe keeps the ingredient list short and lets each flavor come through. Whole-grain bread provides a hearty base, while lemon juice adds a little brightness and basil gives the topping a fresh finish. Serve it soon after assembling so the bread stays crisp.
What you'll need
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 4 slices
- 2 medium
- 1 clove
- 1.5 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tsp
- 0.125 tsp
- 0.125 tsp
Let's cook
Step-by-step instructions
02
Step 2
Place the diced tomatoes in a small bowl. Add the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
03
Step 3
Stir gently and leave the tomato mixture to stand for 2 to 3 minutes so the flavors combine.
04
Step 4
Rub the warm toast lightly with the cut side of the garlic clove if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor.
05
Step 5
Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the four slices of toast.
06
Step 6
Scatter the sliced basil over the tomatoes, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutritional information
Calories
210
Protein
6g
Carbohydrates
29g
Fat
8g
Fiber
5g
Kitchen notes
Notes
Use firm, ripe tomatoes that are juicy but not watery. Nutrition values are estimates and will vary with the size and brand of bread used.
Tips
Toast the bread until the edges are crisp but the center still has some bite. If the tomatoes are very juicy, remove some of the seeds before chopping. Rub the warm toast lightly with a cut garlic clove for a more pronounced garlic flavor.
Substitutions
Use seeded whole-grain sourdough instead of standard whole-grain bread. Replace basil with chopped parsley or oregano. A small splash of red wine vinegar can replace the lemon juice.
Serving suggestions
Serve with fresh fruit, a cucumber salad, or a bowl of plain yogurt if you are not following a vegan diet. For a more substantial breakfast, add white beans or a boiled egg on the side.
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