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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Fresh tomato bruschetta with garlic, basil, olive oil, and vinegar on crispy toast. A delicious starter.
Ingredients:
  • 6 or 7 ripe tomatoes (about 1 1/2 lbs)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 6-8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced* or chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more or less to taste
  • 1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
Instructions:
  • Prepare the tomatoes for peeling. Start by bringing 2 quarts of water to a boil. Score the tomatoes with shallow cuts in a cross pattern at the tip ends. Once the water boils, take it off the heat, place the tomatoes in the hot water, and blanch for 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon to remove the tomatoes and let them cool. Then, gently peel the skins, remove the stem base, and cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters, squeezing out excess juices and seeds.
  • Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with the rack positioned on the top shelf.
  • Dice the tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with minced garlic, 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, thinly sliced basil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed, as tomatoes can handle a generous amount of salt.
  • Prepare the baguette slices by cutting them on a diagonal into half-inch thick slices using a bread knife. Brush one side of each slice with olive oil using a pastry brush. Place the slices olive oil-side down on a baking sheet or roasting pan. Toast the slices in the oven at 450°F (230°C) on the top rack for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned around the edges. You can also toast the bread slices without olive oil, browning them on both sides. Once toasted, rub one side of the toast with a halved clove of garlic, then brush with olive oil.
  • Assemble tomato bruschetta on toast: Place the toasted bread on a platter, olive oil side up (this prevents sogginess). Serve the bread plain with a side of tomato mixture for self-topping or spoon the mixture onto each slice just before serving. Enjoy and leave a rating if you found this recipe delightful!

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