Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Over Easy

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread with tomato and basil

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Ingredients

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1
Slice the Baguette
Cut the French baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices diagonally.
2
Brush with Olive Oil
Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil to ensure even grilling.
3
Grill the Bread
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

4
Dice the Tomatoes
Remove the stems from the ripe tomatoes and dice them into small pieces.
5
Chop the Basil
Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them thinly to create a chiffonade.
6
Mince the Garlic
Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
7
Mix the Topping
In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

8
Top the Bread
Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each grilled bread slice.
9
Serve Immediately
Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is warm and crispy.