Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with tomato and basil.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Dice them into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Seasoning
To the diced tomatoes, add chopped fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Mix gently to combine all ingredients. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Grilling the Bread
- 3
Slice the Baguette
Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal for maximum surface area.
- 4
- 5
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the bread slices oil-side down on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and grill marks appear. Flip and grill the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
Assembly
- 6
Top the Bread
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over the grilled side of the bread.
- 7
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.