Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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1
Chop the Tomatoes
Wash and dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Prepare the Basil
Wash the basil leaves, pat them dry, and roughly chop them. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
3
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture. Then add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together gently.

4
Slice the Bread
Cut the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2-inch thick slices.
5
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil. Grill the slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

6
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.
7
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and enjoy your delicious bruschetta!