Creamy Toast with Roasted Tomatoes, Garlic and Shallots
This simple and elegant creamy toast comes together with toasted whole wheat bread topped with rich cream cheese mix, flavorful roasted tomatoes, shallots and aromatic garlic. The basil finishes it off, while a drizzle of balsamic glaze make this dish truly unforgettable.
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallots, 2 teaspoons olive oil, minced garlic, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
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Transfer the seasoned tomatoes and shallots to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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During the roasting of tomatoes and shallots, prepare the bread by cutting each slice of whole wheat bread in half. Place the halved slices on a baking sheet.
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Remove the tomatoes and shallots from the oven, stir them and return to the oven together with the sheet of bread. Turn off the oven and let the residual heat toast the bread and finish roasting the vegetables.
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In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Whip it until smooth.
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To assemble the toast, spread about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream cheese mix onto each piece of toast.
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Evenly distribute roasted tomatoes and shallots onto the toasts.
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Top each toast with basil, a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes.
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Finally, drizzle balsamic glaze over each toast. Serve immediately.