Bruschetta
Fresh basil & beefsteak tomato deliciousness
Servings 10 people
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 large tomatoes (preferably beefsteak tomatoes)
- ¼ cup basil, thinly chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp crushed pepper flakes (use chilli flakes for extra zing)
- 1 tbsp black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Garlic Oil
- In a medium pan over medium-low heat, heat oil., and add garlic and cook until lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
Tomato mix
- In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add garlic and oil from skillet and toss to combine. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Bread
- Preheat oven to 180° C. Brush bread on both sides lightly with oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, 10 to 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Let bread cool for 5 minutes, then rub tops of bread with halved garlic cloves.
Serving
- Spoon tomatoes on top of bread just before serving, include a little extra of the liquid so the bread isn't too crunchy.