Classic Easy Tomato Bruschetta

Classic Easy Tomato Bruschetta

Juicy tomatoes, garlic infused olive oil, fresh basil, and crisp toasted bread

Prep

15 mins

Cook

5 mins

Serves

2 to 4

Difficulty

Easy

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Ingredients

• 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 teaspoon cooking salt
• One quarter teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• One eighth to one quarter cup extra virgin olive oil, to taste
• 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves, torn or finely chopped
• Italian glaze with balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
• Sliced baguette or sourdough, toasted

Method

1. Slice the bread and toast until golden and crisp. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the crushed garlic with the olive oil and let it sit to infuse.
3. In a separate bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
4. Brush the toasted bread with the garlic infused olive oil.
5. Spoon the tomato mixture over the bread, sprinkle with basil, and finish with a drizzle of Italian glaze.
6. Serve immediately while the bread is crisp.

Tips

• Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavour
• Do not assemble too far ahead or the bread will soften
• Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are not very sweet

Storage

• Tomato mixture can be stored airtight in the fridge for up to 24 hours
• Toast bread fresh just before serving
• Best assembled and eaten immediately