Anchovy Tomato Toasts Recipe

submitted by reader Chris Makalinao of Dallas, TX

Ingredients
¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 1 head or 12 garlic cloves total)
1 to 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 loaf French bread, cut on the diagonal into eight ¾-inch-thick slices
8 medium spinach or basil leaves
4 slices provolone, quartered
2 Roma tomatoes, cut into 8 slices total

Instructions
1. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter melts and begins to darken slightly. Add the olive oil and stir until well blended. Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the anchovy paste. Remove from the heat and add the parsley.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden. Set aside to cool.
3. Spoon an equal amount of the anchovy mixture, about 1 tablespoon, on each bread slice, and spread evenly. Place a spinach leaf on each bread slice and top with provolone. Top with a tomato slice. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 8.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional facts per serving: 230 calories, 14g fat, 8g protein, 19g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 340mg sodium.

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giltner83 wrote:
Where do I buy anchovy paste? I didn't see it at Krogers grocery. Is there something else that could be used?
AP Editors wrote:
Anchovy paste comes a tube that's often packaged in a box. It should be in the canned tuna, canned salmon area of the grocery.

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