Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash and dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Chop the Basil
Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips (chiffonade). Add the basil to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl along with salt and black pepper. Mix gently to combine all the ingredients.
Preparation of Bread
- 4
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal to increase surface area.
- 5
- 6
Grill the Bread
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the bread slices, oiled side down, on the grill and toast for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown. Flip and toast the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Remove the grilled bread from the heat and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously on top of each slice.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is warm. Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil or sprinkle with more fresh basil before serving.