Tomato Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves6

Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Add Garlic and Basil
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh basil. Add both to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
3
Season the Mixture
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the tomato mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine all ingredients.
4
Let it Marinate
Allow the tomato mixture to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

5
Prepare the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
6
Brush with Olive Oil
Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
7
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the bread slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

8
Top the Bread
Remove the grilled bread from the heat. Spoon the marinated tomato mixture generously over each slice.
9
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy!