Mediterranean Diet Toast with Tomato Spread

Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this wholesome Mediterranean Diet Toast with Tomato Spread—a recipe that perfectly combines simplicity, flavor, and nutrition. Featuring hearty slices of golden, crispy whole-grain bread topped with a vibrant tomato spread made from freshly grated ripe tomatoes, aromatic extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of garlic, this dish captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Finished with fresh basil leaves for a burst of herbal freshness and seasoned lightly with sea salt and black pepper, it’s a healthy, plant-based option that comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for those following the Mediterranean diet or anyone looking for an easy, nutrient-packed meal, this toast is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it as a light brunch, an afternoon snack, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 slices Whole-grain bread
• 1 medium Ripe tomato
• 2 teaspoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Garlic clove
• 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 teaspoons Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 2

While the bread is toasting, cut the ripe tomato in half and grate the flesh side of the tomato using a box grater. Stop grating once only the skin remains; discard the skin.

Step 3

Transfer the grated tomato pulp into a small bowl and add the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Step 4

Peel the garlic clove and lightly rub one side of each toasted bread slice with the cut end of the garlic for a subtle garlic infusion.

Step 5

Spoon the tomato mixture evenly across the two slices of toasted bread, spreading it out to cover the surface.

Step 6

Tear the fresh basil leaves into small pieces and sprinkle them on top of the tomato spread.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this wholesome Mediterranean-inspired toast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(215.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	412.0

Total Fat 30.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 809.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 46.8mg	0%
Iron 2.5mg	0%
Potassium 436.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 31.5%