You want a quick and simple supper after a hectic weekend, this is it. Using pantry ingredients, this healthy tomato bruschetta is packed full of flavour and perfect for munching in front of the TV!

Ingredients

• 6 slices crusty bread, thickly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and cut in half
• 4 vine-ripened tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup basil leaves, torn into small pieces

Method

• Chop the tomatoes finely, placing in a bowl as you go. When you have finished chopping all the tomatoes, drain off the excess liquid.
• Add the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and set aside.
• Toast or grill bread, place on serving plates and rub the top of each slice with the cut surface of the garlic.
• Don’t overdo it with the garlic! Spoon tomato mixture onto bread and sprinkle with basil leaves.
• Serve immediately.

Notes:

• Rubbing the bread with the garlic clove gives the bruschetta a bit of a kick; omit this if you think it will turn the kids off. Not a problem in our house as we have a Charlie and Lola approach to tomatoes.
• This is bruschetta at its simplest (and best). You can add all manner of things: roasted vegetables, pesto, olives or parmesan cheese.
• Recipe created by Melissa Hughes for Kidspot.

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