Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil


1 pound ripe tomatoes ~ seeded and diced*
2 cloves garlic ~ minced
2 T olive oil
1 T balsamic vinegar
6 fresh basil leaves or 1 t dried basil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

1 loaf fresh French bread
1/4 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 450. Cut bread in 1/2 inch slices; brush with olive oil. Place on baking sheet, oil side down. When oven is ready, place baking sheet on top rack and bake 5-6 minutes.

Prepare tomatoes and add garlic, olive oil, vinegar and basil; stir gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with toasted bread.

*If fresh tomato is unavailable, salt free canned tomato (drained) can be substituted.

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