Ingredients
6 slices crusty bread
thickly sliced
1 clove garlic
peeled and cut in half
4 vine-ripened tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
1 cup basil leaves
torn into small pieces
Allergy Advice
Contains Gluten
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Toaster or Grill
- 1 Serving plates
Instructions
- 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.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto bread and sprinkle with basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Notes
Tip
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.
Tip
This is bruschetta at its simplest (and best).
Variation
You can add all manner of things: roasted vegetables, pesto, olives or parmesan cheese.
Storage
Serve immediately.
