Vegan Tomato Basil Garlic Bread

The Vegan Tomato Basil Garlic Bread contains 190 kcal per serving. This side dish is delicious. You can make this in 22 minutes. Serve your Vegan Tomato Basil Garlic Bread as an appetizer, for occasions, events, parties, family dinner, guest gatherings, or a light meal for yourself. Also, you can pair this bread with soups, vegan pasta, hummus, vegan pesto dip, a green salad, or roasted vegetables. The preparation of the recipe is not difficult, as the steps are basic. Here, we will use a large loaf of French bread, olive oil, garlic, vegan mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper to make it. Keep this bread in the fridge for 2 days in a box.

STATS:

• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 12 minutes
• Total time: 22 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cuisine: Italian
• Number of calories: 190 kcal
• Servings: 8 slices
• Course: Side dish
• Diet: Vegan

EQUIPMENT:

• Spoon
• Small bowl
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Oven
• Baking tray

INGREDIENTS:

• Salt
• One large loaf of vegan thickly sliced French bread
• Half a cup of olive oil
• 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1½ cups shredded vegan mozzarella
• Black pepper
• Two large sliced ripe round tomatoes
• 1 small bunch of thinly sliced fresh basil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VEGAN FRENCH BREAD:

• We will use this bread as the main component for our recipe. This will become crispy when you bake it, and you will feel softness from the inside as well. The toppings will not fall if you use this in your recipe. An alternative for this can be sourdough as well.

OLIVE OIL:

• Your bread will toast properly if you use this oil in it. Olive oil will also make the flavor of your bread rich. Another idea for this can be avocado oil as well.

GARLIC:

• Use garlic as the main flavor in your recipe. This will include a strong smell, and your bread’s flavor will become savory as well. You may use a smaller amount of garlic powder as a different option.

VEGAN MOZZARELLA:

• It will include a cheesy flavor in your recipe. Your appetizer will also become creamy if you use this cheese. Use the vegan mozzarella for this purpose. An alternative for this can be vegan cheddar cheese as well.

TOMATOES:

• Another main component for this recipe is tomato rounds. These will include a juicy flavor, and you will feel a little tanginess as well. You may add cherry tomatoes for a different idea as well.

FRESH BASIL:

• Basil is also the main herb in your bread recipe. Adding this will give your side dish a classic Italian flavor. You may add oregano for an alternative as well.

SALT:

• Utilize salt to improve the flavor of your appetizer, or you may add sea salt if you prefer.

BLACK PEPPER:

• It will include a little heat in your recipe, and it will make the flavor of your bread rich. You may use white pepper as a different choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven to 180°C and cut your vegan bread into thick slices.
2. Add these slices to the baking tray.
3. Take a small bowl and mix garlic and olive oil in it.
4. Add this mix to the bread slices and spread it.
5. Next, add shredded vegan mozzarella on top of them and place tomato slices too.
6. Add black pepper and salt to these slices and bake for 12 minutes.
7. Take the baking tray out and spread fresh basil on your baked bread to complete the recipe.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SOUPS:

• Creamy tomato soup
• Mushroom soup

PASTA:

• Garlic olive oil pasta
• Vegan spaghetti marinara

DIPS:

• Hummus dip
• Vegan pesto dip

MAIN:

• Green salad
• Roasted vegetables

TIPS:

• You need to add ripe tomatoes to boost the flavor of your side dish.
• Also, don’t add too many toppings to your bread so they don’t get soggy.
• You can also toast your bread a little bit before adding the toppings, so they give you better crispiness after baking.
• Include chili flakes for spice in your appetizer.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add this baked bread to a tight vessel so you can store it for two days.

FREEZER:

• Wrap these separate bread slices and store them for a month.

FAQs:

Should we eliminate vegan cheese from this recipe?

• You can eliminate it, but your appetizer will not become creamier.

How can we keep this vegan bread crispy?

• You need to bake this bread on a high rack in your oven so they don’t get too soggy.

Should I add dried basil to my appetizer?

• Yes, you can include it, but using fresh basil will give you a better taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Protein: 6 grams

Fat: 9 g

Potassium: 190 milligrams

Total carbs: 24 g

Fiber: 3 g

Iron: 1.4 milligrams

Calories: 190 kcal

Net carbs: 20 grams

Calcium: 60 mg

Sodium: 240 milligrams

Vitamin A: 520 IU