Bruschetta Recipe
Toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bruschetta Ingredients
Method
Bruschetta Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Bread
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet.
- 2
- 3
Prepare the Tomato Mixture
Dice the fresh tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and add to the tomatoes.
- 4
Add Flavor
Minutely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture. Drizzle in balsamic vinegar and the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
- 5
Assemble the Bruschetta
Once the bread is toasted, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Top each slice with a generous spoonful of the tomato mixture.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack.