Recipes

Garlic Bread with Ripe Tomatoes

Preparation & Cooking Time: Prep time: 10 minutes | Grilling time: 2 to 4 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Recipe by Jamie Purviance

  • 8 slices Italian bread, each about ¾ inch thick
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled
  • 8 paper-thin slices manchego or Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Method

  1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over low heat (250° to 350°F).

  2. Brush the cooking grates clean. Brush the bread slices on both sides with the oil. Grill the bread on one side over direct low heat, with the lid closed, until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a work surface with the toasted sides facing up. Rub the toasted sides vigorously with the garlic clove. Place a slice of cheese on top of each. Grill over direct low heat, with the lid closed, until the cheese melts slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a plate.

  3. In a small bowl toss the chopped tomatoes with the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Top the toasted bread slices with the tomato mixture and garnish with basil. Serve warm or at room temperature.