Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
It doesn't get much better than biting into a slice of crisp bruschetta. Â As the summer comes to a close and plump, fresh tomatoes become harder to find, we're taking advantage of the last of the fresh produce while we can. Â We whipped these up as an appetizer to our Sinful Sunday meal last week.
What You'll Need:
- Roma tomatoes
- Fresh basil (you can use the dry stuff if you insist, but fresh will be better!)
- Fresh garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- One baguette
- Salt/pepper to taste
What You'll Do:
Dice tomatoes and rinse, straining excess liquid. Â Chop basil into thin pieces and mix with tomatoes. Â Cut baguette into thin slices and broil them in the oven until toasted (watch it carefully). Â Smash a garlic clove beneath the flat side of a large knife, and rub onto each side of the bread slices. Â Top the untoasted side of the bread slices with tomato mixture, drizzle with a little olive oil, and sprinkle on some salt and pepper.
Is that easy, or what? Â Such a basic bruschetta with such a big taste! Â Yum yum!
Steph
How long do you think this would keep? If I were to make it in advance of a party... thanks!
Erin
The topping may cause the toast to get soggy if it sits for a long time - maybe go ahead and toast the bread but keep the topping separate and then spoon it on closer to the party? 🙂
Kara
Totally made this last night for an appetizer. Went over like gangbusters!Â
Erin
Awesome! It's sooo yum.
Jesica @ Pencil Kitchen
hmm... Agree with Remington.. Tomato isn't my favourite... but this looks yummylicious and healthy and sinless.. (just what i need)
kat @ Pretty in Pink and Green
Want!!! Want to eat all of it!!! Yummy!
Remington
I may be a tomato hater....but they certainly LOOK tasty 🙂