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This Tomato Bruschetta (broo-SKET-uh)
is the most wonderful
appetizer during fresh tomato season. Easy to prepare and bursting with summer flavors, these bruschetta make
a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. Try it and you'll be hooked!
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Three different, but delicious, ways of serving Tomato Bruschetta. In the left
photo, just pieces of fresh tomato and basil are place on top of the
bread. In the middle photo, chunks of tomato, fresh mozzarella cheese, and olive slices are sprinkled on top. In the
photo on the right, cheese is added and melted under the broiler.
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More delicious
Appetizer Recipes
and
Tomato Recipes
for more great cooking ideas.
Tomato
Bruschetta Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Bruschetta,
Tomatoes,
Basil
Cuisine: Italian
Yields:
serves many
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients:
10 plum
tomatoes, diced
3 cloves
garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh
basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed
lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin
olive oil
Coarse
salt and coarsely ground
black pepper to taste
French or Italian-style bread slices
Traditional Aceto Balsamico (aged
Balsamic Vinegar),
optional
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, mix
together tomatoes, garlic, basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt,
and pepper; set aside.
Slice the bread into 1-inch slices. If
you're working with a large loaf, you'll then want to halve each slice
again.
Brush one side of each slice with extra virgin olive oil. Place
the slices oil-side down on a cooking sheet, and toast them in the oven
until golden brown.
NOTE: These can be made ahead of time and stored
in an airtight container. Be sure to let cool completely before storing.
Either serve tomato mixture, room
temperature, in a bowl with a spoon and lots of toasted bread slices, or
tops each bruschetta with the tomato mixture and place on a large
serving plate. Try not to top too far ahead of serving, as the
bread can get soggy.
Variation Ideas:
- For an extra-special taste
sensation, drizzle the tops of each bruschetta with
balsamic vinegar (use a dropper). So good!
- Add some
mozzarella cheese and sliced olive.
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