Real Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 slices crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta (, sliced 1.5cm/ 3/5" thick (Note 1)
- extra virgin olive oil (, for brushing)
- 1 garlic clove (, halved (unpeeled)
- 4 tomatoes (medium) (, ripe and juicy, at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup basil leaves (, roughly chopped)
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (best quality you can afford)
- 1/4 tsp salt (, kosher / cooking salt)
- Black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat grill/broiler on high (or grill side of BBQ or griddle skillet).
Step 2
Tomato Topping
Step 3
Deseed (optional, note 2) - Cut tomatoes in half. Use a measuring teaspoon to scoop out watery seeds (reserve for other use, see post for suggestions) then dice into 1cm / 2/5" pieces.
Step 4
Toss - Place tomato and remaining Topping ingredients in a bowl and gently toss to combine. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes for the flavours to meld and the tomatoes to become juicy and soften slightly.
Step 5
Bread
Step 6
Brush each side of bread with oil then grill/broil until golden and crusty - about 3 minutes on each side. (Or just use your toaster then brush with oil)
Step 7
Rub one side of the surface of the bread lightly with the garlic.
Step 8
Assemble
Step 9
Pile topping onto bread with some of the juices. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
Step 10
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