Easy Bruschetta
 
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Bruschetta is the perfect refreshing summer appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to assemble. 3 of 3 main ingredients!
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Recipe type: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, sliced in half
  • 3 Tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced or finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Extra basil and mint leaves (optional garnish)
  • 2 hot dog buns, sliced down the middle and buttered on both sides
Instructions
  1. Make a small, shallow incision at the rounded end of the tomatoes. Blanch in boiling water for 1 min. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the hot dog buns. Rub the sliced garlic over the buttered buns. Place in a hot skillet for about 30 - 60 sec, pressing down lightly with the back of a spatula, until toasted to your liking. Check often to avoid burning. Remove from skillet and slice into ½" thick pieces.
  3. Remove skins from cooled tomatoes and chop finely. Add garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt. Mix well. If there is too much liquid, remove some with a spoon. Stir in basil and black pepper.
  4. Assembly: Spoon tomato mixture carefully onto toast. Serve with mint and extra basil.
Notes
If serving on plain toasted bread, skip the step of rubbing garlic over the bread. Still tastes as good.
Any kind of bread works, great for using up bread that is about to get stale.
Garnish with fresh mint for a more refreshing snack.
Recipe by Ginger and Cilantro at https://www.gingerandcilantro.com/easy-bruschetta/