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Tomato Basil Tartines

Prep 10 min Cook 6 min Difficulty 2/5

Quick Tomato Basil Tartines: crisp sourdough, ripe tomato, basil and feta ready in about 16 minutes.

Why this recipe works

Tomato Basil Tartines are a quick open-faced sandwich featuring sourdough, ripe tomato, fresh basil and crumbled feta. They suit busy cooks, weeknight dinners, or a light lunch when you want bright, fresh flavors with minimal effort.

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Key takeaways

Ready in ~16 minutes with simple pantry ingredients
Crisp sourdough, garlicky olive oil, fresh basil and feta
Flexible toppings and easy make-ahead options

Recipe guide

Tomato Basil Tartines are a quick open-faced sandwich featuring sourdough, ripe tomato, fresh basil and crumbled feta. They suit busy cooks, weeknight dinners, or a light lunch when you want bright, fresh flavors with minimal effort.

Make a bright, savory tartine in under 20 minutes.

  • Ready in ~16 minutes with simple pantry ingredients
  • Crisp sourdough, garlicky olive oil, fresh basil and feta
  • Flexible toppings and easy make-ahead options

Ingredients & Prep

Ingredients: 6 tomato slices, 4 sourdough slices, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove (halved), 6 basil leaves, 1/4 cup crumbled feta, 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper. Prep: 10 minutes.

Toast and Flavor the Bread

Toast sourdough until golden (about 3–4 minutes). Rub each warm slice with the cut side of garlic. Drizzle 1/2 tbsp olive oil over each toast.

Assemble, Cook, and Serve

Top each toast with tomato slices, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle feta and torn basil. Cook option: broil 1–2 minutes to warm feta, or serve immediately. Total cook time ~6 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices tomato
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 leaves fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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FAQs

How long do tartines keep? Store assembled tartines loosely covered in the fridge and eat within 24 hours; toast bread again before serving for best texture.
What are good substitutions? Use mozzarella or goat cheese instead of feta; replace sourdough with ciabatta or baguette slices for a different crumb.
How do I make the bread extra crispy? For extra crispness, toast bread longer or broil assembled tartines 1–2 minutes until edges brown—watch closely to avoid burning.