Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Base
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 3
Prepare Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture.
- 4
Season the Mixture
Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the bowl, then gently mix all the ingredients together. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Preparation of Bread
- 5
Slice the Baguette
Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 6
- 7
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the slices of bread, oil side down, on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 8
Flip and Grill
Flip the bread slices and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Assembly
- 9
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously on top of each slice.
- 10
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.
