Bruschetta Recipe
Tomato and basil on toasted bread
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash and dice the fresh tomatoes into small cubes. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Seasoning
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, then stir everything together gently.
Bread Toasting
- 3
Slice the Baguette
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- 4
Toast the Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush them with olive oil. Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Assembly
- 5
Top the Bread
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread.
- 6
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.