Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Tomato Mixture
Method
Preparing the Tomato Mixture
- 1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Basil and Garlic
Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Preparing the Bread
- 4
Slice the Bread
Cut the baguette or ciabatta loaf into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 5
Assembling the Bruschetta
- 6
Top the Bread
Remove the grilled bread from the heat and let it cool slightly. Spoon the marinated tomato mixture generously over each slice.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm. Optionally, drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.
