Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 French baguettes (24 slices); 10 red Italian tomatoes, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 shallot, chopped (optional); 1 dash salt; 1 dash pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, mix with oil and vinegar, to put on top of baguettes

Servings: persons

2 French baguettes (24 slices)
10 red Italian tomatoes, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 shallot, chopped (optional)
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper, to taste
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, mix with oil and vinegar, to put on top of baguettes

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1. Par boil tomatoes, for 1 minute; remove skin, cut in half remove seeds if possible.
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2. Chop the tomatoes fine; put in bowl with garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar. Mix well.
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3. Add 1/3rd cup chopped basil, garli, salt and pepper.
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4. Slice the baguette on a diagonal 1/2 inch slices. Rub garlic on the slices.
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5. Drizzle oil on one side and use pastry brush to spread.
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6. Place baguettes on baking sheet., oil side down; toast in upper rack of oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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7. To serve, align the bread on the serving platter, oil side down. Place tomato mixture on each piece of bread. You may add additional minced basil/oil mixture on top. Serve.
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Variations: Add mozzarella cheese, peppers etc.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 French baguettes (24 slices), 10 red Italian tomatoes, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Tomato & Basil Bruschetta falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomato & Basil Bruschetta

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