Bruschetta is the perfect holiday appetizer with its festive mix of red tomatoes and green basil. From a purist point of view this simple and original Italian recipe is what bruschetta is all about. It comes straight from Italy by way of my daughter's friend, Lauren, who studied abroad. She says the key to its delicious taste is in its fresh ingredients. Served over a sliced and toasted baguette (whole wheat or multigrain even better), it is a lick the platter clean holiday hors d'oeuvre! Thank you Lauren :-) !
INGREDIENTS
1 French Bread Baguette
6 Tomatoes
2 Cloves Garlic
10 Leaves Fresh Basil
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
STEP 1: Chop tomatoes.
STEP 2: Chop basil.
STEP 3: Chop garlic.
STEP 4: Mix tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper together.
STEP 5: Slice baguette on a diagonal angle and toast.
STEP 6: Once toasted generously spoon bruschettta on top of baguette slices and serve.
NOTE: This is an appetizer that cannot be made too far in advance of your guests arrival. I usually like to have most of my menu prepared the day ahead of time. But, bruschetta has to be made the day of and then hold off on placing it on the baguette until right before the guests arrive.
Buon Appetito!
~Debbie~
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