Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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For the Bruschetta
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small 1/4-inch cubes and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Basil
Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips (chiffonade). Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Drizzle the diced tomatoes and basil with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle the salt, and add black pepper to taste. Gently toss to combine and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preparing the Bread
- 4
Slice the Bread
Slice the baguette or Italian bread diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- 5
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush one side of each bread slice with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place the slices on the grill, oiled side down, and grill until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and toast the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the grill.
- 6
Add Garlic
Rub the grilled side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove for flavor.
Assembly
- 7
Top the Bread
Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously onto the grilled side of each slice of bread.
- 8
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately.