Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bread
Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2-inch thick slices.
2
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush each slice of bread lightly with olive oil on both sides. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and have grill marks. Remove from the grill and set aside.
3
Prepare the Tomato Mixture
While the bread is grilling, chop the ripe tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
4
Season the Tomato Mixture
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomato and basil mixture. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Toss everything gently to combine.
5
Prepare Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and slice them in half. Rub the cut side of the garlic on the grilled bread slices for a hint of flavor.
6
Assemble the Bruschetta
Spoon a generous amount of the tomato and basil mixture onto each grilled bread slice. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil if desired.
7
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.