Basic Bruschetta
Basic Bruschetta
Ingredients
- ½ baguette, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 shallot, finely chopped (or 1/4 onion)
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh basil, chopped
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the oil. Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheet.
- Prepare your tomatoes. Here is the technique to seed a tomato (= remove the seeds!). Cut the tomatoes into quarters. With your thumbs, pull out the juice and seeds from the tomatoes and cut the flesh into small dice.
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, shallot, basil, vinegar, garlic, and the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread.
Basic Bruschetta