Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a medium bowl.
- 2
Add Flavor to the Topping
Chop the fresh basil leaves and the garlic cloves finely. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the tomato mixture and stir gently to combine. Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Grilling
- 4
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 5
- 6
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the bread slices, oiled side down, on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the slices over and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the grilled side of each bread slice.
- 8
Serve
Serve the bruschetta immediately, drizzled with a little extra olive oil if desired.
