Tomatoes on toast

Ingredients

olive oil for brushing and drizzling

6 large tomatoes, thickly sliced

4 thick slices of brown bread

balsamic vinegar for drizzling

50g/2oz Parmesan cheese, shaved

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Ways of Working

1. Brush a heavy frying pan with oil, and place over a high heat.

2. Add the tomato slices and fry them for 3 minutes, turning once until soft and slightly blackened.

3. Meanwhile, lightly toast the bread under a grill or in a toaster.

4. Put the tomatoes on the warm toast. Drizzle each portion with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese shavings, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Serves 5