Tomato Bruschetta

By: Deborah

This classic tomato bruschetta features juicy tomatoes, garlic, and basil on crisp toasted bread. A quick, easy and flavourful starter or light lunch!

PREP: 10

COOK: 5

Chilling time: 30

TOTAL: 45

Course: Snack, Starter

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 6 people as a starter

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Equipment

Griddle pan

Ingredients

half a small red onion (approx. 50g) finely chopped
500 g (1.1 lb) ripe vine tomatoes deseeded and coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
6 to 8 leaves of fresh basil finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
30 ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
60 to 80 ml (4 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil plus extra to drizzle on the bread
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 loaf crusty bread sourdough, baguette or ciabatta
1 clove garlic cut in half

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix the onion, tomatoes, chopped garlic and basil, taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. Add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, until you get your preferred consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Mix again, then cover and chill for 15 to 30 minutes. This will allow the flavours to infuse (see Tips).
Heat a griddle pan on a high heat. Slice the crusty bread diagonally into 12 thick slices (about 1cm each) and lightly toast on the hot griddle pan, until they are light brown on both sides. Rub each slice lightly with the cut clove of garlic, then drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle lightly with a little sea salt and black pepper.
Serve the tomato mixture on the warm slices of bread, garnished with some extra chopped basil.

Notes

Variations:
- serve with mozzarella or burrata for a creamy twist
- add chilli flakes for a kick of heat

If you prefer the tomato mixture at room temperature, remove from the fridge half an hour before serving.

This tomato bruschetta recipe is easily adapted if you want to make less or more.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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