Garden Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Food

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.

GARDEN-FRESH BRUSCHETTA (TASTE OF HOME)

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread.
• Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
• In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper.
• spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast.
• Top each with a basil leaf.
• Top with optional Parmesan if you like as well.

BRUSCHETTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Dice tomatoes about ¼" and lightly drain.
• Mix all ingredients and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• Slice the baguette, brush with olive oil, and toast or grill until lightly browned about 2-4 minutes.
• Rub each toasted slice baguette with a clove of raw garlic. Top with tomato mixture.

GARDEN-FRESH BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast. Top each with a basil leaf.

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. , Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

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 PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes.
• Reserving 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid, drain and return to pot.
• Meanwhile, chop tomatoes.
• Chop basil finely.
• Add tomatoes and basil to pasta.
• Add reserved cooking liquid, cheese, red onion, capers, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Toss to coat.

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!

GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Core your tomatoes and chop them into uniform(ish) pieces.
• Roll the basil the long way into a cylinder and make teeny little slices to make thin ribbons.
• Chop the green onion, dice the oregano, and smoosh the roasted garlic to break up the cloves. Add the balsamic. Mix gently. Top your bread/crostini.

TOMATO CROSTINI WITH WHIPPED FETA

Steps:

• For the whipped feta, place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add 1/3 cup of the olive oil, the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and process until smooth.
• For the tomatoes, up to an hour before you're serving, combine the shallots, garlic, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Add the tomatoes, stir gently, and set aside for 10 minutes. Stir in the basil and taste for seasonings.
• To assemble the crostini, spread each slice of bread with a generous amount of whipped feta. With a slotted spoon, place the tomatoes on top. Put the crostini on plates and scatter with the pine nuts. Sprinkle with extra basil and serve.

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix all ingredients except bread and garlic cloves. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, unrefrigerated, 3 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Toast bread on a baking sheet. Rub cut side of garlic on each slice; top with tomato mixture.