Fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Name: Fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slice crusty bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta; 4 tomatoes; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 1 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper

This classic tomato basil bruschetta is bright, juicy, and crisp in all the right places. Toasted garlic-rubbed bread is topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and a simple seasoning for an easy Italian appetizer.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

crusty bread, such as sourdough or ciabatta
4 slice
tomatoes
4
garlic
1 clove
fresh basil
0.3 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
0.5 tbsp
salt
0.3 tsp
black pepper
1 pinch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the broiler, grill, barbecue, or a griddle pan over high heat.

Prepare the tomatoes: halve the tomatoes and, if they are very watery, scoop out the seeds with a small spoon. Dice the flesh into small, even pieces.

Make the topping: combine the diced tomatoes, sliced basil, salt, black pepper, and about half of the olive oil in a bowl. Toss gently and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes so the flavors develop.

Toast the bread: brush both sides of each bread slice with the remaining olive oil. Grill or broil for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden, crisp, and lightly charred at the edges.

While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice lightly with the cut garlic clove.

Spoon the tomato mixture, including a little of its juice, onto the garlic-rubbed toast. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired and serve immediately.