Classic Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 142kcal
This Classic Tomato and Basil Bruschetta recipe is the perfect pre-dinner or party appetizer. So simple to prepare and guests just eat them up. You can make the tomato mixture several hours before serving. A cast iron griddle make the perfect grilled toasted bread for serving.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes varied colors are nice, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil cut into thin slivers
- Extra-virgin olive oil as needed (about 1/4 cup)
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 garlic clove cut in half
- 1 baguette cut into 1/2-inch slices
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently stir together the tomatoes and the basil.
- Add a couple healthy dashes of the olive oil then add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Gently stir again.
- Pre-heat a grill pan (cast iron works very well) over medium-high heat.
- Brush the bread with the garlic and then the oil.
- Grill the bread until toasted on both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the grilled bread to a platter and mound the tomato mixture on top of each slice.
- Serve at once and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal