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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Bread
- 1
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal.
- 2
Brush with Olive Oil
Lay the slices of baguette on a baking sheet and brush one side with olive oil.
- 3
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the oiled side down on the grill and grill for about 2-3 minutes, until toasted and grill marks appear. Flip and toast the other side briefly if desired.
Preparation of Topping
- 4
Chop the Tomatoes
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 5
Prepare the Basil
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomatoes.
- 6
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the tomato-basil mixture.
- 7
Season the Mixture
Add salt and black pepper to the tomato mixture, and gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.
Assembly
- 8
Top the Bread
Spoon the tomato-basil mixture generously on top of each grilled slice of bread.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is warm and the topping is fresh.
