Bruschetta With Fresh Tomato And Basil Food

FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• To begin with, combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, and salt in a small bowl and lightly toss together. Set aside.
• Set the oven to the broil setting. Place the bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet coated with a small amount of cooking spray or olive oil. Using a basting brush, brush a small amount of the olive oil on the top of each slice of bread.
• Place the bread in the oven and broil for about 1 minute, or just until the bread becomes lightly toasted.
• Remove the bread from the oven, and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture on each slice. Top each with a couple of shaves of the mozzarella cheese. Return the bread to the oven and broil the bruschetta for another 30 seconds. Watch the bruschetta carefully during this time to make sure it does not burn. Remove the bruschetta when the cheese becomes melted, and the edges of the bread are lightly browned and toasted.
• Remove the bruschetta to a plate or a wire rack to cool just for a few minutes, and then serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven (or a gas grill*) to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up, if desired. If your baking sheet is smaller than mine, you may need to make the toast in two batches.
• Dice your tomatoes and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl, leaving the tomato seeds and juice behind on the cutting board. Stir the salt into the tomatoes, and add the onion, basil and garlic as they are ready. Stir to combine and set the mixture aside to marinate while you work on the bread.
• Slice your baguette on the diagonal into pieces no wider than 1/2-inch (see photos). I can usually fit 20 to 24 slices on my large baking sheet; you might have some bread left over. Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil (this will require about 2 to 3 tablespoons oil).
• Place the slices in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet and bake them on the middle rack for 6 to 9 minutes, until they're crisp and nicely golden on top. Transfer the toasts to a serving platter(s), if desired, and set aside.
• When you're ready to serve, carefully drain off the excess tomato juice that has accumulated in the bowl, using your hand as a stopgap. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir to combine, and season the mixture with additional salt, to taste (I usually add another 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon). If you don't feel like your bruschetta is garlicky enough (I like mine lightly but not overwhelmingly garlicky), add another pressed clove of garlic.
• Top each toast with tomato mixture, tipping your spoon against the bowl to release excess juice as necessary. Lightly drizzle a couple of tablespoons of thick balsamic vinegar on top, and sprinkle lightly with flaky salt if you have any. Bruschetta is best served promptly.

TOMATO BASIL GARLIC SALAD TOPPING FOR BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, basil and garlic into serving bowl just prior to serving; add salt and olive oil to taste
• Serve beside a gorgeous platter of bruschetta and enjoy!

TOMATO-BASIL BRUSCHETTA WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 min. or until bread slices are crisp and bottoms are lightly browned. Meanwhile, combine pizza sauce, tomatoes and basil.
• Remove baking sheet from oven. Heat broiler.
• Turn bread slices over; top with tomato mixture and cheese.
• Broil, 8 inches from heat, 1 min. or until cheese is melted.

TOMATO AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Whisk together chopped garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.
• When combined slowly drizzle in oil.
• Add tomatoes and let sit for 20 minutes at room temp.
• Meanwhile back at the bat cave, toast the bread.
• This can be done either in the toaster (if it's got really wide slots) or under the broiler (if using this method watch closely so it doesn't become a brickette).
• When the bread is toasted rub each piece, on one side, with the whole garlic pieces.
• Place the bread on a cookie sheet and top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle on a little cheese and broil till the cheese melts (you can skip that last broiling bit and it's equally as wonderful).
• Serve immediately.
• The tomato mixture also makes a wonderful vinegrette for an antipasto salad.
• Enjoy!

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• To make the tomato mixture, chop the tomatoes and onion then place in a mixing bowl.
• Add the basil, olive oil and lemon juice then season to taste and mix well. Allow to stand for 10-20 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release some of their juices.
• To make the bruschetta, brush the bread with olive oil and grill in a grill pan (or outdoor BBQ/Grill/Braai) until toasted on both sides.
• Remove from the pan and rub with the garlic.
• Top the toasted bread with the tomato mixture and serve.

BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Add tomatoes and basil to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
• Taste and adjust proportions as needed.
• Enjoy!

BRUSCHETTA WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Slice the top off of the tomatoes, then cut in half. Remove as many seeds as you can, then cut the tomatoes into small pieces and put them in a large bowl.
• Gather all the basil leaves together, then slice thinly into small ribbons and add to the tomatoes, mozzarella, and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with some salt and pepper and toss together well. Put the bowl in the fridge while you toast the baguette.
• Slice the baguette at an angle into ¾" pieces. Brush on both sides with some butter and either broil in the oven (be sure to turn them over once during cooking) or you can sear them in a hot skillet until golden brown.
• Scoop a heaping amount of the tomato mixture onto each piece of baguette, sprinkle with a little more salt, drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve.

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH BASIL

Steps:

• After the tomatoes have been chopped, let them sit for about 5 minutes and drain the liquid.
• Mix in onion, basil, garlic and olive oil.
• Just before serving, add some of the Bruschetta mixture onto sliced bread.
• If Bruschetta mixture is cold, broil bruschetta on the bread for a minute or two to warm it up.

BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Remove the tomatoes after 30 seconds then peel them using a sharp knife. Cut into quarters and scoop out the seeds.
• You are left with skinless, seedless, delectably sweet tomato flesh. This can be left in quarters (for a chunky, salady version) or more finely chopped (if you are tending towards the salsa). Either way, toss with the remaining ingredients and it is ready to serve.
• For the bruschetta, grill slices of ciabatta or pugliese bread, rub with garlic and drizzle with olive oil. You can use the tomato salsa as it is, or mix it with a few chopped black olives, and/or a couple of chopped anchovies and/or a few torn fresh basil leaves. Pile on to the bread and serve as a starter, either on its own or with other antipasti.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF.
• In the bowl of a food processor, add drained tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil and 2 cloves garlic. Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
• On a baking sheet, line up baguette slices. Toast in oven for about 3 minutes or until light golden brown. Working quickly, rub the remaining garlic on the toasted side of each slice and then lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Place bread back in oven and melt cheese slightly, about 45 seconds. Remove from oven and spread one tablespoon of the tomato mixture on each piece.
• Place bruschetta on decorative platter and garnish with basil leaves.

BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATOES, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, AND KALAMATA

Steps:

• Brown the bread slices in a toaster oven or under the broiler, taking care not to let the bread burn.
• Rub a cut surface on the halved garlic clove over each slice.
• Meanwhile, place a small sauté pan with the olive oil and minced garlic over high heat for about 30 seconds, or just until the garlic begins to turn golden brown.
• Place the chopped tomato in the hot oil, cook for 1 minute, turn off the heat, and add the olives, basil, and diced mozzarella.
• Stir and season with salt and pepper.
• Top each slice with a portion of the pan mixture.

BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to high, (if you prefer you can also grill the bread). Place bread slices on a broiler pan. Char bread on each side under hot broiler, keep an eye on it! Rub toasts with cracked garlic and drizzle with oil. Chop seeded tomatoes and place in a small bowl. Pile basil leaves on top of one another and roll into a log. Thinly slice basil into green confetti and loosely combine with tomatoes. Add a drizzle of oil and a little coarse salt to the bowl and gently toss tomatoes and basil to coat. Pile toasts around the bowl of topping. Place a spoon to scoop topping in bowl and serve.

BRUSCHETTA WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil and vinegar. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic paste, and blend well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, if possible.
• Place the bruschetta on a large platter in a single layer. When ready to serve, drizzle each one with about 1 tablespoon of juice from the bottom of the bowl containing the tomato mixture. With a slotted spoon, strew the tomato mixture over the bruschetta. Serve immediately.