- Step 1: Cut the tomatoes into small bit size pieces. I used red and yellow cherry tomatoes from my garden to give this dish a colorful presentation.
- Step 2: Cut the basil into small slices. I used green and purple basil from my garden to really bump up the color palette of the dish.
- Step 3: Mix together the tomatoes and basil with a few swirls of olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Slice the French bread into even slices.
- Step 5: Lay the sliced bread on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the tops become brown.
- Step 6: Rub the cut side of fresh garlic to the tops of the browned toast.
- Step 7: Spoon the tomato/basil mixture over the toasts.
Bruschetta
Toasted French bread meets garlic, basil and tomatoes for a fresh appetizer
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf French bread
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 1.5 cups diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Combine diced tomatoes and sliced basil in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat.
- Slice French bread into even size slices.
- Lay the sliced bread on a baking sheet and broil in the oven until the tops become brown.
- Cut the garlic clove in half and rub it on the toasted side of the bread.
- Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the toasts.
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