Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes and basil

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the tomatoes
Dice the ripe tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Add basil and garlic
Chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
3
Season the mixture
Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the tomato mixture. Stir gently to combine. Let it sit for 15 minutes for the flavors to meld.

4
Slice the baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices on a diagonal.
5
Brush with olive oil
Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.
6
Grill the bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

7
Top the bread
Remove the grilled bread from the grill and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.
8
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and enjoy!