Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer of chopped tomatoes, garlic, and herbs spooned over toasted bread slices.
Ingredients
ripe red tomatoes
3
garlic (minced)
2 cloves
fresh basil (chopped)
1/3 cup
fresh parsley (chopped)
1/3 cup
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
olive oil
1/3 cup
crusty Italian or French bread slices (1/2 inch thick)
8 slices
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2
Prepare the tomatoes
Chop the tomatoes and remove as many seeds as possible.
3
Mix the ingredients
Combine all ingredients except the bread with the tomatoes and set aside.
4
Toast the bread
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and bake for another 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate.
5
Assemble and serve
Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices and serve immediately.
