BRUSCHETTA
“MAKE IT” !!!
BRUSCHETTA
INGREDIENTS :
TOMATOES
- 1/4 cup
extra-virgin olive oil
- 2
cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4
large tomatoes, finely chopped
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Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup
thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 Tbsp.
balsamic vinegar
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Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
BREAD & ASSEMBLY
- 1
large baguette, sliced 1/4″ thick on the bias
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Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 2
cloves garlic, halved
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- Step 1In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
- Step 2Meanwhile, set a large strainer or colander over a bowl. Add tomatoes and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Step 3Let sit 5 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Add basil, vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 tsp. salt and toss to combine. Add garlic and oil from skillet and toss again to combine. Let marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days
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BREAD & ASSEMBLY
- Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Brush bread on both sides with oil and arrange on large baking sheet.
- Step 2Toast bread, turning halfway through, until dried and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then rub one side of bread with halved garlic cloves.
- Step 3Arrange bread on a platter, spoon tomatoes on garlic-rubbed side of bread just before serving .