Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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1
Dice the Tomatoes
Wash the fresh tomatoes and dice them into small pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Chop the Basil
Wash the basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
3
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the tomato and basil mixture.
4
Add Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Pour in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar into the bowl. Stir to combine all ingredients.
5
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.

6
Slice the Bread
Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1-inch thick slices.
7
Brush with Olive Oil
Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
8
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
9
Grill the Bread
Place the bread slices on the grill and toast for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

10
Top the Grilled Bread
Remove the grilled bread from the heat and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously on top of each slice.
11
Serve Immediately
Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm. Enjoy!