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Tomato basil bruschetta

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 baguette sliced 1/2-inch thick on the diagonal
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus more for brushing
  • 1 1/2 lb ripe Roma tomatoes seeded and diced small
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic one minced, one left whole
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Shaved Parmesan for serving optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Brush both sides of baguette slices with oil; bake 6 to 8 minutes until dry and lightly golden. Cool completely.
  2. Remove watery seed pockets from tomatoes before dicing to keep toasts dry.
  3. Toss tomatoes with minced garlic, balsamic, 3 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper; rest at room temperature at least 20 minutes.
  4. Rub the cut side of the whole garlic clove over each cooled toast.
  5. Stir basil into tomatoes just before serving; spoon onto toasts and add optional Parmesan.