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Bruschetta

This Bruschetta recipe is super fresh, light, and makes the perfect appetizer or side dish.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups tomatoes (diced)
  • cup fresh basil leaves (thinly slice)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 baguette (sliced into 1/2 inch pieces)
  • Balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

Toasts:

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Arrange toasts on a baking sheet and bake at 400˚F for about 4 minutes then broil on high heat for about 1 minute or until the edges are golden brown.

Tomato Topping:

  • Combine tomatoes and salt in a bowl.  Let sit for about 15 minutes and drain tomato juice. Add garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, and pepper and stir gently to combine. 
  • Serve with toasts and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Keyword bruschetta