Tomato Bruschetta with Basil - Seasonal Recipe

Tomato Bruschetta with Basil

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Bruschetta (from the Italian "bruscare," meaning to char over coals) dates to ancient Rome; the practice of rubbing garlic on toasted bread drizzled with olive oil is one of the oldest recorded "recipes" in European history.

Ingredients

• 1 baguette or ciabatta loaf, sliced 2cm/¾ in thick on the diagonal
• 500g (1 lb) ripe mixed tomatoes, diced small
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for bread
• 2 cloves garlic (1 minced, 1 halved for rubbing)
• Large handful fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tsp flaked sea salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. Tossing — Toss diced tomatoes with minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 15–20 minutes.
2. Grilling — Grill or toast bread slices until golden on both sides.
3. Step 3 — Immediately rub one side of each hot toast with the cut side of the halved garlic.
4. Drizzling — Drizzle rubbed sides with olive oil. Spoon tomato mixture generously on top.
5. Step 5 — Scatter torn basil. Finish with extra flaked salt and a grind of pepper. Serve immediately.

Tags: baguette or ciabatta loaf, ripe mixed tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, handful fresh basil leaves · Source: Brittani's Almanac