Bruschetta

Name: Bruschetta
Ingredients: firm, crusty bread, sliced 1/3 to 3/4-inch thick on diagonal; fresh garlic cloves (about 1/2 clove per slice of bread); extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; chopped fresh tomatoes (1/4 to 1/2 tomato per slice of bread); chopped fresh basil

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

firm, crusty bread, sliced 1/3 to 3/4-inch thick on diagonal
fresh garlic cloves (about 1/2 clove per slice of bread)
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
chopped fresh tomatoes (1/4 to 1/2 tomato per slice of bread)
chopped fresh basil

Directions

1

Grill bread slices over hot coals or broil in an oven broiler until golden brown on each side.
2

Watch carefully.
3

While toast is hot, rub one side of it with the cut side of 1/2 garlic clove. Arrange the toast on a platter with the garlic side up; brush or drizzle with olive oil.
4

Salt and pepper to taste.
5

Mix tomatoes and basil (or other herbs, if desired) and spoon some on each piece of toast.
6

Salt lightly if desired.
7

Serve at once.