Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Tomato Mixture
Balsamic Glaze
Method
Preparation of Tomato Mixture
- 1
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the Roma tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Fresh Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Prepare Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixing bowl.
- 4
Season the Mixture
Pour in the olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Let it Marinate
Allow the tomato mixture to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
Preparation of Balsamic Glaze
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey.
- 7
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Reduce Glaze
Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until it reduces by half and becomes syrupy.
- 9
Cool
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Grilling the Bread
- 10
Slice the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 11
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- 12
Assemble the Bruschetta
Top each grilled slice of bread with the marinated tomato mixture.
- 13
Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the bruschetta just before serving.
