• May 21, 2023
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Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Indulge in the flavors of summer with this delightful appetizer that makes excellent use of ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil fresh from your garden. Perfect for a family gathering or your next get-together, serve this delicious tomato and basil bruschetta with toasted bread on the side.

• 8 ingredients
• 17 minutes
• 1 Servings

Ingredients

8 ripe Roma plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 red onion, chopped
6 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Optional: salt, to taste
Optional: pepper, to taste
2 mini French bread or Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch diagonal slices

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2. In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped red onion, basil leaves, and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, if desired. Set the mixture aside.
3. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they start to brown slightly.
4. Remove the bread from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter.
5. Serve the tomato mixture in a separate bowl with a serving spoon, allowing everyone to help themselves.

Notes

Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will have a big impact on the flavor of your bruschetta. Look for tomatoes that are ripe, juicy, and full of flavor.

Use good quality bread: Bruschetta is traditionally made with rustic Italian bread, but you can also use a baguette or other crusty bread. Choose a bread with a good crust and a soft, chewy interior.

Toast the bread: Brush the bread with olive oil and toast it on a grill or in the oven until it's crispy and golden brown. This will give your bruschetta a nice crunch and prevent the bread from getting soggy.

Rub the bread with garlic: After toasting the bread, rub a clove of garlic over the surface of the bread. This will infuse the bread with garlic flavor and add an extra layer of complexity to the dish.

Chop the tomatoes finely: Chop the tomatoes into small pieces so that they're easy to eat and distribute evenly on the bread.

Season with salt and pepper: Tomatoes need a bit of salt and pepper to bring out their natural flavor. Season the chopped tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste.

Add fresh basil: Chopped fresh basil adds a bright, fresh flavor to the bruschetta. Sprinkle it over the top just before serving.

Drizzle with olive oil: Finish the bruschetta with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil. This will add a richness and depth of flavor to the dish.

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