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Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Tomatoes

Wash the fresh tomatoes and chop them into small diced pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.

2

Add Flavor to Tomatoes

Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and add them as well.

3

Season the Mixture

Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Mix everything gently until well combined.

Grilling the Bread

4

Slice the Baguette

Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal.

5

Grill the Bread

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the sliced baguette on the grill and toast each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

6

Top the Bread

Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat. Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.

7

Serve

Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.

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