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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prep the Tomatoes
Dice the fresh 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 them to the bowl with tomatoes.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Drizzle the olive oil over the tomato mixture. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Toast the Bread
- 4
Slice the Bread
Cut the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- 5
Toast the Bread
Place the slices on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Assembly
- 6
Top the Toast
Once the bread slices are toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil leaves if desired.