Bruschetta With Roasted Garlic and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by Rita1652

"Bruschetta originating in central Italy. Bread rubbed with garlic and topped goodness."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread, sliced
• 1 garlic clove

• Topping

• 3 basil leaves, chopped
• 1 roasted garlic clove, mashed
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/4
• 1⁄2 tablespoon capers, rinsed
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons carrots, Finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, minced
• 1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Toast bread in broiler or on grill.
2. Rub with raw garlic clove.
3. Mix the topping ingredients together and place in a bowl.
4. Serve topped with garlic rubbed bread or let everyone help themselves to top their own.

Reviews

[magpie diner]

Just like the other reviewer said, I'm very glad that I tried this version of bruschetta - it was fantastic! I couldn't find any decent cherry toms so I used 2 large regular tomatoes instead. Otherwise I made as written except for cutting down the jalapeno to about 1/4 of what was called for. You could make the tomato topping ahead of time and really whip this up at a party pretty easily. .... enlist helpers to rub the raw garlic on, which I agree is a must...don't skip that step! The amount of topping I made, with just the 2 tomatoes, was the perfect amount for about 1/2 a baguette (12 slices). Everyone was disappointed that I hadn't made more so I may make again tomorrow with the other 1/2 of the baguette. Thanks Rita! Made during ZWT7.

 

[JennAV8s]

We made this on the grill and it was amazing! The crowd loved it and we had nothing left. MAKE THIS ONE you will be glad you did.

 

[Kumquat the Cats fr]

This has potential for being the best bruschetta I ever tasted! The only thing I think it needs is vinegar (preferably balsamic). I tasted it without, and it was still great, but I did add vinegar before serving. Rubbing the toast all over with a garlic clove is essential for an excellent bruschetta. I left out the jalapeno for the sake of my BF, and other than the additional vinegar, that was the only change I made. Really great, I am a real bruschetta (bread and tomato) fan and this was extremely satisfying. Thanks Rita!