Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, cored; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 3 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups olive oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1/3 teaspoon dried; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 loaf Italian bread or a French baguette; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced lengthwise

Servings: persons

4 ripe tomatoes, cored
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
3 medium shallots, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1/3 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 loaf Italian bread or a French baguette
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and sliced lengthwise

1
Dice the tomatoes (no need to remove skin or seeds) into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
2
Add the basil, parsley, onion and shallots.
3
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Pour in the olive oil, water, oregano and vinegar.
5
Marinate for 3 hours at room temperature.
6
Refrigerate prior to serving.
7
May be made a day ahead, but refrigerate after it marinates.
8
Cut bread into 1-inch slices.
9
Toast slightly in oven and rub top and sides with split garlic cloves.
10
When ready to serve, drain off excess liquid.
11
Top the bread with a generous amount of the tomato mixture or serve bread and tomato mixture separately allowing guests to assemble.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ripe tomatoes, cored, 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, 1/2 red onion, finely chopped, 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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