Roasted Garlic, Tomato Toast with Mozzarella, fresh Basil.

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is usually cheaper.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is a healthier option, while apple cider vinegar is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Slice the sourdough bread into thick pieces.

Peel and smash the garlic cloves.

Toss the garlic cloves with olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Spread the garlic on a baking sheet and roast until golden, about 15 minutes.

While the garlic is roasting, slice the cherry tomatoes in half.

In a bowl, combine the halved tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

Remove the garlic from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Spread the roasted garlic on each slice of sourdough bread.

Top each slice with the tomato mixture and pieces of fresh mozzarella.

Return the toast to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Serve immediately, drizzling with additional olive oil if desired.

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