Bruschetta toast with pesto

Wendy Barrie: Food writer

Ingredients: serves 2

4 slices bread (preferably from a French stick / ciabatta or similar)
2 tbsp pesto (or tapenade - an olive based spread)
1 tbsp olive oil (or rapeseed oil)
25 g parmesan (grated)

Method:

Pre heat oven 180°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 7.
Brush bread with oil and spread with pesto or tapenade.
Add cheese if wished.
Bake for 3 - 4 minutes to roast very quickly for a tasty snack.

To serve:

Parmesan cheese can make a tasty addition to this snack.