Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Name: Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 24
Ingredients: 4 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes (preferably a mix of colors), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 baguettes, cut in half horizontally; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 2 cups fresh basil leaves

Recipe photo courtesy of Gabriela Herman

Bruschetta is topped with a mix of heirloom-tomato varieties, as well as red onion and basil.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, July 2012

15 mins 15 mins Makes 24

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

4 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes (preferably a mix of colors), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 baguettes, cut in half horizontally
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 cups fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Combine tomatoes, oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
2. Toast cut side of baguette halves on grill or under broiler 1 to 2 minutes. While still hot, lightly rub cut surface with garlic. Spoon tomato mixture over bread with a slotted spoon, then add onion. Tear basil into pieces, and scatter on top. Slice each baguette half into 3- or 4-inch-long pieces (about 12 slices per baguette).

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delanesilverfox1999

19 MAR, 2018

Tomatoes, onions, green peppers, chopped fine. Salt Pepper Oregfasno Basil 1/4 cup oil Garlic Rubbed garlic over sliced baguettes rounds, then toasted dark Spoon veggies over toast rounds. Delish
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Buff

8 AUG, 2014

This is a very good recipe. I changed it a little--less oil and added some balsamic vinegar. This recipe takes more than 15 minutes, especially if you make your own crostini. More like 45 minutes.
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