Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Add Basil and Seasoning
Tear the fresh basil leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl. Then, add the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Grilling the Bread
- 4
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices, on a diagonal for a larger surface area.
- 5
Assembling the Bruschetta
- 6
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice of grilled bread.
- 7
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.
