Tomato and Basil Bruschetta (Julie and Julia Style)

photo by teresas


- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4-8
ingredients
- 1 lb ripe grape tomatoes, sliced
- 1⁄3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 loaf crusty French bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick (or italian)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved
directions
- Mix tomatoes and basil together and season with salt and pepper.
- Set aside.
- Fry Bread: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in frying pan and fry bread until golden brown on both side.
- Remove and drain on paper towel.
- Rub one side with garlic clove.
- OR.
-
Toast Bread In Oven:
- Place bread on baking sheet and broil until golden brown on both sides; 12-15 minutes.
- Rub one side with garlic clove and brush with olive oil.
- Drain the tomato-basil mixture of excess liquid and spoon on to each slice of bread.
- Top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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Reviews
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We loved this. I cut the recipe down to serve 2 and used big slices of french bread. I toasted them in my toaster oven. I was really impressed with the garlic flavor. I was expecting nothing from the little slice that I used. :) I still have a garlic taste in my mouth. I did throw in some capers for added flavor. DH said "Wow, this is good". That makes it 5 stars in my book. Thanks for posting. :)
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