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Garlic Bread with Cheese and Vegetables

A quick and easy open-faced sandwich with garlicky bread, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or snack.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
14g
Garlic Bread with Cheese and Vegetables
comfortingquickItalian-Americanvegetariancheesecrispymeltyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 4 slice bread slices
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ medium cucumber
  • 1 medium tomato

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven broiler. Mix the 2 tbsp softened butter with 2 minced garlic cloves and spread over 4 bread slices.

  2. 2

    Place the bread on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Top each slice with 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella and return to broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

  4. 4

    Slice 1/2 cucumber and 1 tomato into thin rounds. Arrange over the melted cheese and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • broiler
  • knife
  • cutting board

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