Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil
Crisp slices of toasted baguette rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 220°C.
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Step 2
Combine the tomatoes, basil, half the garlic, one-third of the olive oil, the salt, and black pepper. Let the topping stand while the bread toasts.
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Step 3
Arrange the baguette slices on the baking sheet and brush both sides with the remaining olive oil.
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Step 4
Bake until crisp and lightly golden, turning the slices halfway through.
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Step 5
Rub one side of each warm toast with the remaining garlic.
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Step 6
Spoon the tomato mixture onto the garlic-rubbed toasts and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash and dry the produce before preparation. Refrigerate leftover tomato topping within 2 hours and use it within 2 days; store toast separately to retain crispness.
Risk factors
- Raw tomatoes and basil can carry surface contamination.
- Hot oven equipment can cause burns.
- Cut produce held at room temperature can deteriorate.