Bruschetta with Tomato

Bruschetta with Tomato

Crisp olive-oil toast rubbed with garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and simple seasoning.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil, then prepare them as specified. In the mixing bowl, combine them with 1½ minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, the salt, and black pepper.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 12.0 gr Fresh Basil, 4.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt, 500.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Let the tomato mixture rest so the flavors combine.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. Step 3

    Preheat the oven to 220°C.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange the bread on the baking sheet and brush it with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Bake until crisp and golden at the edges.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 320.0 gr Bread, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet, pastry brush

  5. Step 5

    Rub the warm toast with the remaining 1½ garlic cloves, halved.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Spoon the tomato mixture over the toast and serve immediately.

    Cookware: Serving Spoon

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash produce under running water before cutting. If preparing the topping ahead, refrigerate it promptly and do not leave it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • raw produce
  • hot baking sheet
  • cut tomato held at room temperature