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Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes & Hummus Toast

A fast Mediterranean-inspired snack packed with bold flavor, featuring sweet roasted tomatoes, creamy hummus, and crisp artisan bread.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Light Meal, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the toast
  • 8 slices sourdough or whole-grain bread Use thick-cut artisan bread for structure.
  • ½ cup classic hummus Stir in minced garlic if using.
For the roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Use ripe cherry tomatoes for best sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Use high-quality olive oil for richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or aged balsamic vinegar Drizzle over tomatoes before serving.
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt Adjust to taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced Optional.
  • fresh basil or parsley for garnish Add before serving.
  • red pepper flakes Optional, for added heat.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place tomatoes cut-side down in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes until lightly charred.
  4. Drizzle balsamic glaze over tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds more.
  5. Remove tomatoes from heat and set aside.
  6. Toast bread slices until golden and crisp.
  7. Stir minced garlic into hummus if using.
  8. Spread 1–2 tablespoons of hummus on each toast slice.
  9. Spoon warm balsamic tomatoes over hummus.
  10. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and fresh herbs on top.
  11. Serve immediately while warm and crisp.

Notes

Store roasted tomatoes in the fridge up to 3 days. Keep hummus refrigerated in an airtight container. Toast bread fresh before serving to avoid sogginess.