Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with garlic, tomatoes, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Basil and Garlic
Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Drizzle olive oil over the tomato mixture. Season with salt and black pepper. Gently mix everything together and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preparation of Bread
- 4
Slice the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices, diagonally.
- 5
- 6
Rub with Garlic
Once grilled, remove the bread slices from the grill and immediately rub one side of each slice with a cut garlic clove for added flavor.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Spoon the prepared tomato mixture generously over the grilled side of each bread slice.
- 8
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.