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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Slices of toasted baguette topped with a fresh mixture of tomato, garlic, and basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced
  • 4 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange baguette slices on a sheet.
  2. Brush with olive oil and toast 8-10 minutes until crisp.
  3. Mix tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic, and salt.
  4. Let the tomato mixture sit 5 minutes to release its juices.
  5. Spoon onto the toasts just before serving so they stay crunchy.

Notes

Rub a raw garlic clove on the warm toasts for extra flavor.