Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups chopped and seeded plum tomatoes
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallot
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh basil
• 2 tsp olive oil, plus 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 16 slices French bread baguette (1/2-inch thick)
• Sea salt and grated Parmesan

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 tbsp., 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, shallot, basil, 2 tsp olive oil and garlic. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2. Brush remaining oil over both sides of baguette slices. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

3. Top toasts with tomato mixture. Drizzle with balsamic syrup; sprinkle with sea salt and Parmesan. Serve immediately.

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