Jul 14 2026

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Roma tomatoes tossed with fresh basil, garlic and EVOO on grilled Italian bread

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Ingredients

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Tomato Mixture

Method

Prepare Tomato Mixture

  1. 1

    Chop Tomatoes

    Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Basil

    Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Minced Garlic

    Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Dress with EVOO

    Drizzle 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the mixture, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Prepare Bread

  1. 5

    Slice Bread

    Slice the Italian bread into 1-inch thick slices.

  2. 6

    Brush with EVOO

    Using a brush, coat one side of each slice of bread with extra virgin olive oil.

  3. 7

    Grill Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the oiled side of the bread down on the grill and toast for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and grill for another 1-2 minutes.

Assemble Bruschetta

  1. 8

    Top Bread

    Once the bread is toasted, remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Top each slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato mixture.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately.

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