Classic Bruschetta
8 portions
20mA classic bruschetta recipe is great to have in your repertoire. It is super simple and only a few ingredients. Whip this up in just a few minutes for a quick appetizer that will surely impress.
What you will need
FOR THE TOMATOES
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 lb Heirloom Tomatoes
.5 oz Fresh Basil
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Salt
FOR THE BREAD
1 Baguette
Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
(Nutritional facts 347 calories, 11.61 g fat, 60.98 g carbohydrates, 10.36 g protein, undefined mg cholesterol, 505 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion all ingredients.
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Turn on oven to broil
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Arrange sliced baguette on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Place under the broiler for about 5 minutes. Every oven is different though so keep a close eye on the bread as to not burn it.
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Smasthe garlic with the flat side of the knife, remove the papery skin and roughly chop.
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Add the olive oil to a small pan and add the chopped garlic. Fry for about 30 seconds and then remove from the heat.
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Cut the tomatoes in half, and slice out the stems.
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Cube the tomatoes.
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Pick the basil leaves off of the stem.
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Stack the basil leaves together and roll tightly together. Slice into thin strips.
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Add the chopped basil to the bowl with the tomatoes
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Pour the garlic and olive oil over the tomatoes.
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Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes.
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Sprinkle a pinch of fresh pepper and salt over the tomatoes.
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Mix everything together. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to a couple hours before serving.
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When the bread is crisped to your liking, pull from the oven and turn off the broiler.
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Cut a clove of raw garlic in half and rub the bread with the open side. This will add a little extra flavor to the bread.
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Drain the tomatoes out of the oil and vinegar and pile it up on the bread.
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