These little toasts make a crisp base for savory toppings of eggplant and roasted peppers, chickpeas and mint, and sweet-and-sour onions. Mix and match as you please — if you prefer one topping over another, the recipes can easily be doubled.

Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 20 min

Makes 24 plain toasts.

INGREDIENTS

  • 24(1/2-inch-thick) baguette slices
  • 2to 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

    Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with oil. Bake in middle of oven until very lightly toasted, about 15 minutes.