Bruschetta

Name: Bruschetta
Ingredients: ¼ cup fresh basil leaves; 4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered; 4 firm, ripe tomatoes, cored and quartered; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 to 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; eight 1-inch slices French or Italian crusty bread; eight 1-inch slices French or Italian crusty bread; 2 additional cloves garlic, cut in half; 2 additional cloves garlic, cut in half

Preparation info

Yield:
8
bruschetta.

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The New Food Processor Bible

By Norene Gilletz

Published 2011

About

This easy and healthy appetizer tastes best when fresh tomatoes are in season. The tomato mixture also makes a terrific topping for grilled fish or chicken.

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
4

Starter
Vegan
Low carb
Low fat
High fibre
Keto
Low calorie

Method

Steel Blade: Process 1 clove garlic with basil until minced. Add tomatoes and process with several quick on/off pulses, until coarsely chopped. Do not overprocess. Season with salt, pepper and 1 Tbsp of the olive oil. (Can be prepared in advance and refrigerated.)

Toast or grill bread slices on both sides until crisp and golden. Rub 1 side of bread slices with cut garlic. Brush l