Bruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Tomato Mixture

   Chop the fresh tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

2. 2

   Grill the Bread

   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the baguette or Italian bread into about 1/2 inch thick slices. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil. Grill the bread slices until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Assemble the Bruschetta

   Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly. Top each slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato mixture. Optionally, drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.