Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

• 600g ripe tomatoes
• 20g fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 60ml extra virgin olive oil
• 15ml balsamic vinegar
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
• 12 slices rustic bread or baguette

Created with AI. Review the ingredients, quantities and steps before cooking.

1. Mark step 1 done
   1

   Dice ripe tomatoes and place them in a bowl. Stack fresh basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin ribbons, then add them to the bowl.

2. Mark step 2 done
   2

   Mince two cloves of the garlic. Add the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the ripe tomatoes mixture. Toss well to combine.

3. Mark step 3 done
   3

   Let the ripe tomatoes mixture rest at room temperature for 10 min to allow the flavors to meld.

4. Mark step 4 done
   4

   Slice rustic bread or baguette into 1-centimeter thick slices. Toast the slices in a skillet or under a broiler until golden and crisp, about 5 min.

5. Mark step 5 done
   5

   Halve the remaining clove of garlic and rub the cut side lightly over one side of each warm, toasted bread slice.

6. Mark step 6 done
   6

   Spoon the ripe tomatoes mixture generously over the garlic-rubbed bread slices just before serving.

Created with AI. Review the ingredients, quantities and steps before cooking.