Bruschetta

Bruschetta

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A quick way to prepare tasty garden tomatoes.


Ingredients:

  • 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 5 tbsps olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsps finely chopped oil-packed sundried tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • 16 slices Italian bread

Directions:

  1. Combine fresh tomatoes, basil, 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, sundried tomatoes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour to blend flavors.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 F. Place bread on baking sheet. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons oil over one side of each bread slice. Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until toasted.
  3. Top each bread slice with 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.