Sauté the garlic

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.

Cook the tomatoes

• Add the cherry tomatoes to the pan.
• Sweat them for a couple of minutes, then press them flat with a spatula until they burst and soften.

Assemble the toast

• Spread the hummus over the toasted sourdough slices.
• Top with the tomatoes and crispy garlic, then add the sardines.
• Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with the sweet balsamic glaze.