Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

This is a classic preparation for fresh tomato bruschetta using basic, but quality ingredients. It shouldn’t be overly complicated or fussy, just taste really good!

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Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

This is a classic preparation for fresh tomato bruschetta using basic, but quality ingredients. It shouldn’t be overly complicated or fussy, just taste really good!

Ingredients :
  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Serrated Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Microplane Grater
  • For the Crostini:
  • 1 thin baguette
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Bruschetta:
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil , chiffonade
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic , grated
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated
  • flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional Toppings and Additions:
  • balsamic glaze
  • chopped green olives
  • chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • burrata or mozzarella cheese , on the crostini
  • ricotta cheese , on the crostini
Directions :

  1. Crostini:

  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the 1 thin baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices, Lay them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush the slices with the 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Bake the for 15 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned.

  3. Bruschetta:

  4. Using a serrated knife, cut the 2 cups grape tomatoes into quarters. If any are larger or particularly juicy, press out the pulp and seeds.

  5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cut tomatoes, shredded 1/4 cup fresh basil, grated 2 cloves fresh garlic, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Toss to combine.

  6. Spoon the tomato mixture over the crostini slices. Top with shredded 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper .

  7. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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