Tomato bruschetta
- Lactose Free
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Serves: 8 pieces
- Cost: Very low
- Note + 30 min. of rest time for the topping (optional)
PRESENTATION
A classic appetizer: mixed tasty bruschettas with a platter of cold cuts and cheese! It may seem obvious to you to prepare perfect tomato bruschettas, but even this simple recipe has its secrets. In addition to the choice of bread, homemade, preparing the tomatoes seasoned with basil, oil and oregano ahead of time will ensure an even tastier and more fragrant result, a delicious sauce that will further flavor the toasted slices of bread. An extra tasty idea? Just add some mozzarella cubes and a few olives to make a classic caprese bruschetta!
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INGREDIENTS
- Homemade bread 8 slices
- Cluster tomatoes 1 lb (500 g) - ripe
- Basil 8 leaves
- Oregano to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Tomato bruschetta
To prepare tomato bruschetta, first wash the tomatoes, divide them in half 1 and then cut them into cubes 2. Pour the cut tomatoes into a bowl and add basil leaves, previously washed and dried 3.
Season with a pinch of oregano 4, salt 5, pepper and oil 6. Stir well and let the flavors blend for about 30 minutes. This step is optional, but we recommend it to enhance scents and flavors.
Meanwhile, cut the bread into slices 7. After the resting time, heat a grill and place the slices of bread on it 8. Grill them on both sides until toasted 9.
Now top the bread slices with your tomato salad 10, drizzling a little more oil 11. Let rest for a couple of minutes, then serve your tomato bruschettas 12!
Storage
Tomato bruschettas taste best as soon as ready.
Tips
You can flavor the slices of bread by rubbing a clove of garlic on freshly toasted slices or enrich the tomato salad with well-drained tuna in oil!