Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with tomato, basil, and garlic.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Basil and Garlic
Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Add salt and black pepper to the tomato mixture and stir well to combine. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Grilling the Bread
- 4
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch slices on a diagonal.
- 5
- 6
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the slices oil-side down on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and toasted. Flip and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Remove the grilled bread from the heat and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the toasted side of each slice.
- 8
Serve Immediately
Serve the bruschetta warm, with additional fresh basil leaves for garnish if desired.
