Best Brushetta

ballhpa's Note:

best brushetta

• Total Time: 6 hrs
• Prep Time: 4 hrs
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes (about 8-10) or 2 very ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1/4 cup dried basil (1 tbsp fresh = 1 tsp dried) or basil, cut finely
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• ground pepper
• 4 slices thick crusty Italian bread (baguette)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely or 2 peeled garlic

Directions:

1. Cut tomatoes in half, squeeze out seeds and juice.
2. Chop into small dice and place in bowl.
3. Add onion, garlic, parsley, basil, vinegar, half the olive oil, salt and pepper to your taste.
4. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour,drain liquid.
5. On broil, toast bread on both sides until golden.
6. Quickly brush one side of each slice with remaining drained liquid or remaining olive oil.
7. While still warm, rub garlic clove on other side surface of toast.
8. Spoon tomato mixture on top & serve.