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Fresh Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

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A quick and easy homemade appetizer featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic on toasted bread, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium ripe Roma tomatoes (about 14 oz), finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (loosely packed)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 loaf baguette or Italian bread, sliced about ½ inch thick
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese or mozzarella for topping

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces (about ¼-inch dice) and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Chop about 1 cup of fresh basil leaves roughly and add to the tomatoes.
  3. Mince 2 large garlic cloves finely and stir into the tomato and basil mixture.
  4. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (optional) over the mixture.
  5. Add ½ teaspoon sea salt and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Gently stir to combine. Let sit for 10 minutes if possible to marry flavors.
  6. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange ½-inch thick slices of baguette or Italian bread on a baking sheet.
  7. Toast bread slices for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy but not burnt.
  8. Rub the top of each warm toast slice lightly with a peeled garlic clove for subtle garlic flavor.
  9. Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over each toast slice.
  10. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan or small pieces of fresh mozzarella.
  11. Serve immediately to enjoy the bread crunchy and topping fresh.

Notes

Drain excess liquid from tomatoes if very juicy to avoid soggy bread. Rub toasted bread with garlic clove instead of adding raw garlic directly to prevent bitterness. Assemble just before serving to keep bread crunchy. Use gluten-free bread for gluten-free option and skip cheese or use nutritional yeast for dairy-free.

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