Bruschetta
This is a simple recipe that depends on the quality of the ingredients. This recipe should only be made in the summer when tomatoes are nice and ripe. I like to use a variety of heirloom tomatoes in my checca, but Roma tomatoes may be considered the traditional tomato, as they are more meaty and give off less juice. Use sun warmed tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, good quality balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. Super easy! You cannot go wrong. Delish! You can also use the checca to sauce some pasta or top a pizza
Servings: 10
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes preferably Heirloom or Roma
- 6 cloves garlic divided
- 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
- pinch sugar
- pinch salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup basil leaves shredded
- 1 loaf french or italian bread
Instructions
- Prepare Tomato Checca. Dice tomatoes and place in a bowl. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the bowl. Add balsamic vinegar, basil, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle a Tablespoon or 2 of olive oil just to coat the tomatoes and stir.
- Slice bread into 3/4 inch slices. Place on hot grill for a minute just until grill marks form and flip. Watch - watch and be careful not to burn.
- Cut garlic clove in half. Rub the garlic onto the surface of one side of the bread. Brush bread with olive oil and place on platter.
- Spoon Tomato Checca over the bread and serve.
- ENJOY THIS RECIPE FROM FreshFoodinaFlash.com
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal