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Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on September 13, 2011

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Makes 8 large slices

Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, ripe, (about 1 ⅔ pounds), cored and cut into ½-inch dice⅓ cup shredded fresh basil leaves 1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed1 large clove garlic, peeled3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Before You Begin

This is the classic bruschetta, although you can substitute other herbs. Decrease the quantity of stronger herbs, such as thyme or oregano.

Instructions

  1. Heat broiler or light grill fire.
  2. Mix tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste in medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Broil or grill bread until golden brown on both sides. Place toast slices on large platter, rub garlic over tops, then brush with oil.
  4. Use slotted spoon to divide tomato mixture among toast slices. Serve immediately.
Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Basil
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Time

25 minutes

Yield

Makes 8 large slices

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, ripe, (about 1 ⅔ pounds), cored and cut into ½-inch dice
⅓ cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
1 large clove garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, ripe, (about 1 ⅔ pounds), cored and cut into ½-inch dice
⅓ cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
1 large clove garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, ripe, (about 1 ⅔ pounds), cored and cut into ½-inch dice
⅓ cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1 loaf country bread (approximately a 12-by-5-inch loaf), sliced crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces, ends removed
1 large clove garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Why This Recipe Works

For an authentic bruschetta recipe, we toasted (rather than grilled) our bread, flavoring it with olive oil and raw garlic before topping it with a simple mixture of vegetables and/or herbs.

Before You Begin

This is the classic bruschetta, although you can substitute other herbs. Decrease the quantity of stronger herbs, such as thyme or oregano.

Instructions

  1. Heat broiler or light grill fire.
  2. Mix tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste in medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Broil or grill bread until golden brown on both sides. Place toast slices on large platter, rub garlic over tops, then brush with oil.
  4. Use slotted spoon to divide tomato mixture among toast slices. Serve immediately.

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