Bruschetta

📝 Ingredients

• 2 plum tomatoes (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 shallot (about 1/4 cup)
• 15-20 basil leaves (torn)
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• 1 loaf of French or Italian bread (sliced into 1/2" thick pieces)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your broiler to 400 degrees F.
2. 2Chop the tomatoes and shallots into a small dice and place them into a bowl.
3. 3Tear the basil leaves on top of the tomatoes, then sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese.
4. 4Stir together, then add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
5. 5Taste the mixture, and season it with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. 6To make the toast, slice the loaf of bread into 1/2" thick slices, and place them into a baking sheet.
7. 7Brush each slice with olive oil on both sides, and broil them for 2-3 minutes per side, until they're golden brown and toasty.
8. 8While they're still hot, rub each piece of toast with the garlic clove.
9. 9Top each slice with a scoop of bruschetta, and serve immediately.