Tomato Bruschetta (Patrick and Gina Neely) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
5 plum tomatoes, diced small |
1 clove garlic, finely chopped |
4 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for serving |
pinch of red pepper flakes |
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
1/2 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 14 slices) |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add the tomatoes, garlic, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, basil and balsamic vinegar to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you toast the bread.
3. Slice bread and add to a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven until golden brown about 5 minutes. Top the bread with tomatoes and drizzle with remaining extra-virgin olive oil right before serving.
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