Tomato bruschetta w/ fresh basil

16 Slices

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 larges Tomatoes, diced
¼ cup Chopped fresh basil, lightly packed
1 Garlic clove, minced
1 Half loaf French or Italian bread or 1 French baguette
1 large Garlic clove, halved
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 tablespoons Freshly grated parmesan (optional)

Directions

In bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; let stand for 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Slice bread in 1"-thick slices. Place on baking sheet and broil until lightly browned on each side. Rub cut side of garlic clove over one side of bread; brush with olive oil. Spoon tomato mixture over top. Sprinkle with Parmesan (if using). If tomato mixture has been refrigerated, broil brushchetta for 1 minute. Makes about 16 slices. Source: Lighthearted Everyday Cooking; Anne Lindsay.

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