Tomato Basil Bruschetta

A simple and delicious Italian starter: garlic toast topped with a blend of tomatoes and basil.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes, (diced (roughly 3 cups))
• 2 tsp basil, (dry, or 2 Tbsp fresh, chopped)
• 1 garlic clove, (minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 tsp oregano, (dry, or 2 tsp fresh, chopped)
• 2 c Bruschetta Topping ((see above))
• 12-16 slices Italian bread
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder
• 1/2 c Parmesan cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Topping: (Yield 3 cups) ---
2. 2In a large bowl, mix together all topping ingredients. Let set in refrigerator for 1-2 hour before using for best flavor.
3. 3--- For the Bruschetta: (Serves: 8-12) ---
4. 4Preheat oven to 450F.
5. 5Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush slices with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder to your taste.
6. 6Toast bread in the oven for 5 minutes, until they begin to crisp.
7. 7Top with 1-2 Tbsp of tomato topping and sprinkle with cheese.
8. 8Return to oven for 3-5 minutes to melt cheese.