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Siempre Homemade

Bruschetta

Bruschetta with tomato-basil topping on crispy baguette slices finished with balsamic glaze.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chiffonade or roughly chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 piece baguette
  • garlic clove
  • balsamic glaze (drizzle on top to finish)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Quarter the tomatoes and chiffonade or roughly chop the basil and add them to a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar to the same bowl, season with salt and pepper and mix well.

  3. 3

    Let the tomato mixture sit in the fridge for about 30 mins to allow the flavors to combine.

  4. 4

    In the meantime slice your baguette into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil, salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Toast or grill the slices until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 mins.

  6. 6

    Cut the garlic clove in half and set aside.

  7. 7

    Remove the toast from the heat and immediately rub the garlic clove over the toasted bread while it’s still warm.

  8. 8

    Top each slice with the tomato bruschetta mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze to finish.

  9. 9

    Serve immediately and enjoy!