Heirloom Tomato Toast

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makes 10 slices
Ingredients

• 1 loaf ciabatta, or other flat rustic bread
• 4 ounces soft goat cheese, pesto, or ricotta cheese
• 2 lbs assorted heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or more, if desired
• salt and fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
• fresh basil leaves

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Preparation​​

• Slice the bread in half through the center, to make two large pieces. Use a sharp serrated knife and slice as evenly as you can.
• Set the two halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Brush both cut sides generously with olive oil, and broil for several minutes until toasted. You can do this on a charcoal grill or in a grill pan on the stove top if you like.
• Spread each half of bread with your spread of choice. Then arrange the tomatoes, slightly overlapping, over the top. Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil. I sprinkle some small basil leaves as a garnish. Slice the bread into 2 inch slices to serve.

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