Tomato Basil Bruschetta made with home grown tomatoes, ribbons of basil, and a bit of balsamic vinegar served on buttery toasted French bread.
Prep Time6 minutesmins
Cook Time8 minutesmins
Total Time14 minutesmins
Servings: 8
Author: Garnish and Glaze
Ingredients
3yellow tomatoes, diced, seeds removed
3red tomatoes, diced, seeds removed
10basil leaves, cut into ribbons
2teaspoonsbalsamic vinegar
1/2teaspoonextra virgin olive oil
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
Fresh cracked pepper
1French Baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices (about 16 slices)
6tablespoonsbutter
1clovegarlic, cracked
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a non-stick skillet. Add 8 bread slices and cook until golden. Remove from skillet, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over medium heat and cook the other side of the bread until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining bread slices.
Rub one side of each slice of toasted bread with the garlic clove.
Spoon tomato mixture over each slice of toast and serve immediately.