Real Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Name: Real Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 4 slices crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta , sliced 1.5cm/ 3/5" thick (Note 1); extra virgin olive oil , for brushing; 1 garlic clove , halved (unpeeled); 4 tomatoes (medium) , ripe and juicy, at room temperature; 1/4 cup basil leaves , roughly chopped; 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (best quality you can afford); 1/4 tsp salt , kosher / cooking salt; Black pepper

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Servings: 4

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4 slices crusty bread like sourdough or ciabatta, sliced 1.5cm/ 3/5" thick (Note 1)extra virgin olive oil, for brushing1 garlic clove, halved (unpeeled)4 tomatoes (medium), ripe and juicy, at room temperature1/4 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (best quality you can afford)1/4 tsp salt, kosher / cooking saltBlack pepper

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Step 1

Preheat grill/broiler on high (or grill side of BBQ or griddle skillet).

Step 2

Deseed (optional, note 2) - Cut tomatoes in half. Use a measuring teaspoon to scoop out watery seeds (reserve for other use, see post for suggestions) then dice into 1cm / 2/5" pieces.

Step 3

Toss - Place tomato and remaining Topping ingredients in a bowl and gently toss to combine. Set aside for 5 to 10 minutes for the flavours to meld and the tomatoes to become juicy and soften slightly.

Step 4

Brush each side of bread with oil then grill/broil until golden and crusty - about 3 minutes on each side. (Or just use your toaster then brush with oil)

Step 5

Rub one side of the surface of the bread lightly with the garlic.

Step 6

Pile topping onto bread with some of the juices. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.