This simple and delicious appetizer (It. broo-sket-tah) is a favorite of mine and my Italian hubby. It is so easy to make and not to mention so quick, healthy and inexpensive. I have experimented with a bunch of variations (as well as deconstructed Bruschetta restaurant versions to learn what's in it), but I always go back to these simple steps where you can really taste each of the flavors. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients (yields two adult size servings which you can double, triple...)
2 Diced Roma Tomatoes - remove inner core
2-3 Tablespoons (I eye ball it) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-2 Teaspoons (I eye ball it) Balsamic Vinegar
1-2 Fresh Garlic Gloves - roughly chopped
3-4 Fresh Basil Leaves- cut into tiny strips
Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
6 -8 Slices French Baguette - cut on the bias about 1/4 inch thick
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread pieces on foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle top of bread with a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Toast in oven for about 5 minutes (use less time if you do not like it too crunchy). While waiting for bread to toast, in medium size bowl mix Tomatoes, EVOO, Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, Basil, Salt & Pepper to taste. Take bread pieces out of oven. Spoon a good amount of mixture on top of each bread and return to oven for another 3-4 minutes just to heat a bit. Serve and enjoy!!!
*Time & money saving tip: I got all ingredients at Trader Joe's. They have great prices on Olive Oil and for about $2 you can get a boat load of Basil.
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