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Perfect tomato bruschetta recipe

The Secret Recipe for Perfect Tomato Bruschetta

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 bruschetta

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g cherry tomatoes washed and dried (1 pound)
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 leaves basil washed (plus more to garnish)
  • 60 g extra virgin olive oil divided (1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 8 large slices durum wheat bread of approximately 80 g each
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions
 

  • Dice the cherry tomatoes into small cubes and place in a colander to drain excess liquid for one hour.
  • Add the drained tomatoes to a bowl along with one tablespoon olive oil, salt to taste, oregano, and eight chopped basil leaves. Mix together and let sit for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Next, heat a grill pan to high temperature. Quickly soak bread slices in milk, then toast on the grill until browned on both sides.
  • Meanwhile, peel and halve one garlic clove.
  • Once bread is toasted, rub the cut side of the clove on toasted bread slices to flavor.
  • Brush remaining olive oil on seasoned sides.
  • Top toast with tomato-basil mixture.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaf, if desired.
  • The bruschetta is now ready to serve.