Tomato Toast with Fresh Herbs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spread & Base
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2 cloves garlic confit, mashed into a paste
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1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise
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1 fresh lemon, zested and juiced (you'll need half)
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4 thick slices rustic bread (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
→ Toppings
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3 medium or 4-5 small heirloom tomatoes, sliced
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2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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Flaky Maldon sea salt for sprinkling
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Fresh ground black pepper to taste
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Aleppo pepper for heat
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Extra virgin olive oil for finishing
# Instructions:
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In a small mixing bowl, combine the mashed garlic confit with mayonnaise and squeeze in the juice from half your lemon. Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper until it tastes just right.
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Take your toasted bread slices and generously spread each one with your prepared garlic-lemon mayo. Layer fresh tomato slices on top, slightly overlapping them for the perfect bite. If your tomatoes are large, feel free to cut them in half first.
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Sprinkle each toast with fresh chives, sesame seeds, and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Add some fresh black pepper and Aleppo pepper for heat. Finish by grating some fresh lemon zest over top and drizzling with good quality olive oil.
# Notes:
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This is a vegetarian twist on the classic BLT, letting perfect summer tomatoes take center stage
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Recipe inspired by Bon Appétit magazine