Vegan Toast with Savory Tomato Sauce
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this delightful recipe for Vegan Toast with Savory Tomato Sauce! Featuring crispy, golden slices of sourdough bread topped with a rich, garlicky tomato sauce infused with dried oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat, this dish is a plant-based powerhouse of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect combination of simplicity and gourmet appeal. Whether you’re indulging in a quick solo meal or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress—especially when garnished with fresh herbs for a fragrant, eye-catching finish. Ideal for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone craving a hearty and wholesome toast experience, this dish is proof that comfort food can be both easy and elegant.
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Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Brush both sides of the sourdough bread slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the bread slices on the preheated pan and toast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
Step 3
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 4
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant (being careful not to burn the garlic).
Step 6
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the garlic.
Step 7
Mix in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Step 8
Allow the sauce to simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Step 9
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 10
Spoon the warm tomato sauce over the toasted sourdough slices.
Step 11
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (403.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 580.3 |
| Total Fat 29.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 10.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1984.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 70.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.1g | |
| Protein 14.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 154.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 977.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories