Savory Tomato Toast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Spread & Base
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Turn two garlic confit cloves into a smooth paste
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Half a cup of quality mayo
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Juice and zest from a fresh lemon (use half for this recipe)
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Four thick rustic bread slices (cut about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
→ Toppings
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Use three medium or 4-5 small heirloom tomatoes, sliced into rounds
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Chop two tablespoons of fresh chives
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Two teaspoons of sesame seeds
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Flaky Maldon sea salt to sprinkle on top
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A bit of freshly ground black pepper for seasoning
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Aleppo pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice
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A drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
# Instructions:
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Mix the garlic confit paste with the mayo in a small bowl. Then squeeze in juice from half a lemon. Season it with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting until it tastes just how you like it.
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Spread the garlic-lemon mayo generously over each slice of your toasted bread. Add an overlapping layer of sliced heirloom tomatoes. Cut the tomatoes in half if they're too large to fit nicely.
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Scatter the chives, sesame seeds, and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each toast. Throw on some freshly ground black pepper and Aleppo pepper if you're into heat. Grate a little bit of lemon zest right over everything and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
# Notes:
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This recipe gives the classic BLT a vegetarian spin, highlighting beautiful summer tomatoes in place of bacon
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Inspired by a feature in Bon Appétit