Tuscan Style Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta is an Italian antipasto of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with a mixture of tomato and basil. It is perfect for using summer tomatoes for a simple appetizer or side dish.
This is a great recipe for an old, not stale, baguette. Dry the baguette in the oven if necessary. Save any leftover tomato mixture for the base of a delicious tomato soup.
Servings 6 people
Calories 1kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- toaster or grill
- mixing bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Baguette; dried and 1/4 in cuts
- 4 cloves Garlic 2 cloves minced, 2 cloves diced
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes; quartered
- 5 Basil Leaves thinly slicked
- 1 Pepperoncino or dash of red pepper flakes
- ⅓ C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice Tomatoes, mince garlic and, pepperoncino, basil
- Season with Salt and Pepper to taste
- Refrigerate for 1 hour- to allow flavors to meld together
- Slice Baguette to 1/4 in slices. Toast
- Peel and slice 2 cloves garlic lightly rub over toasted bread
- Place bread on serving platter. Top each slice with 1 Tablespoon of tomato mixture. Lightly Drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil