Tomatoes on Toast
Plum tomato halves fried in olive oil until browned and soft, then piled onto garlic-rubbed sourdough toast. Serves 2.
TOTAL TIME
12 min
ACTIVE TIME
12 min
QUANTITY
~480 g
DIFFICULTY
Medium
CUISINE
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Who’s eating
A
Cooking for A typical adult.
This may be a little light — some at the table might still be peckish.
Ingredients0/6
Tools0/6
Ingredients0/6 gathered · 2 servings
4piece
1clove
2tbsp
2slice0.5tsp
1pinch| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 4piece | — | — | |
| 2 | | 1clove | — | — | |
| 3 | | 2tbsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 2slice | — | — | |
| 5 | 0.5tsp | — | — | ||
| 6 | | 1pinch | — | — |
Tools7 items
Serveware1 item
Procedure17 steps
1 of 17
Lay the tomatoes on the chopping board.
Plum tomatoes · 4 piece
⏱ 10s
ResultPlum tomatoes3 of 17
Lay the garlic clove on the board.
Garlic · 1 clove⏱ 5s
ResultGarlic4 of 17
Crush it lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.
⏱ 20s
ResultPeeled garlic cloveused in step 145 of 17
Put the olive oil in the frying pan.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp
⏱ 5s
ResultExtra-virgin olive oil6 of 17
Heat over a medium-high heat for about 1½ minutes.
⏱ 1 min 30s
ResultHot extra-virgin olive oil7 of 17
Lay the tomatoes in, cut side down.
⏱ 20s
ResultTomatoes in hot oil8 of 17
Fry for 4 minutes without moving them, until the cut sides are browned.
⏱ 4 min
ResultSeared tomatoes9 of 17
Meanwhile, put the bread in the toaster.
Sourdough bread · 2 slice
⏱ 10s
ResultSourdough bread11 of 17
Turn the tomatoes over with the tongs.
⏱ 10s
ResultTurned tomatoes14 of 17
Rub the peeled garlic clove over the hot toast.
⏱ 20s
ResultGarlic toast15 of 17
Lift the tomatoes onto the toast with the tongs and spoon over the pan juices.
⏱ 20s
ResultTomatoes on garlic toast16 of 17
Sprinkle over the flaky salt.
Flaky sea salt · 0.5 tsp
⏱ 5s
ResultSalted tomatoes on toast17 of 17
Grind over a little pepper and serve straight away.
Ground black pepper · 1 pinch⏱ 5s
ResultTomatoes on ToastTotal Time12 min
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 piece | | Lay the tomatoes on the chopping board.⏱ 10sResultPlum tomatoes |
| 2 | Plum tomatoesstep 1 | | Cut them in half lengthways.⏱ 30sResultHalved plum tomatoesused in step 7 |
| 3 | 1 clove | | Lay the garlic clove on the board.⏱ 5sResultGarlic |
| 4 | Garlicstep 3 | | Crush it lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.⏱ 20sResultPeeled garlic cloveused in step 14 |
| 5 | 2 tbsp | | Put the olive oil in the frying pan.⏱ 5sResultExtra-virgin olive oil |
| 6 | — | | Heat over a medium-high heat for about 1½ minutes.⏱ 1 min 30sResultHot extra-virgin olive oil |
| 7 | Halved plum tomatoesstep 2 | | Lay the tomatoes in, cut side down.⏱ 20sResultTomatoes in hot oil |
| 8 | — | | Fry for 4 minutes without moving them, until the cut sides are browned.⏱ 4 minResultSeared tomatoes |
| 9 | 2 slice | | Meanwhile, put the bread in the toaster.⏱ 10sResultSourdough bread |
| 10 | — | | Toast until golden.⏱ 2 min 30sResultGolden toastused in step 13 |
| 11 | — | | Turn the tomatoes over with the tongs.⏱ 10sResultTurned tomatoes |
| 12 | — | | Fry for 2 minutes more, until soft.⏱ 2 minResultSoft fried tomatoesused in step 15 |
| 13 | Golden toaststep 10 | | Put a slice of toast on each plate.⏱ 10sResultGolden toast |
| 14 | Peeled garlic clovestep 4 | | Rub the peeled garlic clove over the hot toast.⏱ 20sResultGarlic toast |
| 15 | Soft fried tomatoesstep 12 | | Lift the tomatoes onto the toast with the tongs and spoon over the pan juices.⏱ 20sResultTomatoes on garlic toast |
| 16 | 0.5 tsp | | Sprinkle over the flaky salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted tomatoes on toast |
| 17 | 1 pinch | | Grind over a little pepper and serve straight away.⏱ 5sResultTomatoes on Toast |
| Total Time | 12 min | ||
Nutritionper serving
Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 265kcal | |
| 4g | |
| 15g | |
| 2g | |
| 25g | |
| 9g | |
| 3g | |
| 721mg |
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Recipe
Tomatoes on Toast
Plum tomato halves fried in olive oil until browned and soft, then piled onto garlic-rubbed sourdough toast. Serves 2.
What you’ll doYou will fry halved tomatoes cut side down until browned, turn them until soft, then pile them on toast rubbed with garlic and finish with flaky salt and pepper.
Serves2
Total12 min
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- Plum tomatoes4 piece
- Garlic1 clove
- Extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp
- Sourdough bread2 slice
- Flaky sea salt0.5 tsp
- Ground black pepper1 pinch
Tools
TongsToasterFrying panChef's knifePlateChopping boardSpoon
Method
1
Lay the tomatoes on the chopping board.
10sChopping boardPlum tomatoes · 4 piece
2
Cut them in half lengthways.
Result · Halved plum tomatoes · used in step 7
30sChopping board, Chefs knifePlum tomatoes · step 1
3
Lay the garlic clove on the board.
5sChopping boardGarlic · 1 clove
4
Crush it lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.
Result · Peeled garlic clove · used in step 14
20sChopping board, Chefs knifeGarlic · step 3
5
Put the olive oil in the frying pan.
5sFrying panExtra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp
6
Heat over a medium-high heat for about 1½ minutes.
1 min 30sFrying pan
7
Lay the tomatoes in, cut side down.
20sFrying pan, TongsHalved plum tomatoes · step 2
8
Fry for 4 minutes without moving them, until the cut sides are browned.
4 minFrying pan
9
Meanwhile, put the bread in the toaster.
10sToasterSourdough bread · 2 slice
10
Toast until golden.
Result · Golden toast · used in step 13
2 min 30sToaster
11
Turn the tomatoes over with the tongs.
10sFrying pan, Tongs
12
Fry for 2 minutes more, until soft.
Result · Soft fried tomatoes · used in step 15
2 minFrying pan
13
Put a slice of toast on each plate.
10sPlateGolden toast · step 10
14
Rub the peeled garlic clove over the hot toast.
20sPlatePeeled garlic clove · step 4
15
Lift the tomatoes onto the toast with the tongs and spoon over the pan juices.
20sPlate, Tongs, SpoonSoft fried tomatoes · step 12
16
Sprinkle over the flaky salt.
5sPlateFlaky sea salt · 0.5 tsp
17
Grind over a little pepper and serve straight away.
Result · Tomatoes on Toast
5sPlateGround black pepper · 1 pinch
Printed 17 October 2026