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

144 Ratings
2 Reviews

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

Martha Stewart Living, July 2012

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

total:

15 mins

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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat grill or broiler to high. Combine tomatoes, oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl.

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Step 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).

Reviews (2)

144 Ratings

5 star values: 20
4 star values: 21
3 star values: 61
2 star values: 36
1 star values: 6

Martha Stewart Member

03/19/2018

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

Martha Stewart Member

08/08/2014

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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