Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with tomatoes and basil
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparing the Bread
- 1
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 2
Brush with Olive Oil
Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet and brush one side of each slice with olive oil.
- 3
Grill the Bread
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the slices of bread oil-side down on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and grill the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Preparing the Topping
- 4
Prepare the Tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes and place them in a medium bowl.
- 5
Add Basil and Garlic
Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 6
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the tomato mixture and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Assembling the Bruschetta
- 7
Top the Bread
Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto the grilled side of each slice of bread.
- 8
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately for best flavor.