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Tomato Bruschetta

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Background

Bruschetta comes from central Italy and begins with grilled bread rubbed with garlic and dressed with olive oil. Fresh tomato and basil are a popular topping, but the toasted bread is the defining element.

Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices country bread
  • 500 g ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and pepper

How to cook

  1. Mix tomatoes with oil, basil, salt, and pepper; rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Grill or toast bread until crisp at the edges. Rub one side lightly with garlic.
  3. Spoon tomatoes over bread immediately before serving.

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