Our Basic Bruschetta

Name: Our Basic Bruschetta
Yield: 8 portions
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste; Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste; ⅓ cup plus ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, slivered; 8 thick slices round peasant bread; 12 to 14 fresh ripe plum tomatoes (about 1¾ pounds); 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 tablespoons minced garlic

Preparation info

8
portions

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

When we make bruschetta, we top it with a heady tomato mixture, made pungent with garlic, shallots, and the finest olive oil.

Ingredients

12 to 14 fresh ripe plum tomatoes (about 1¾ pounds)
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Starter
Vegan

Method

Cut the tomatoes into ¼-inch dice and place in a bowl. Toss with the minced garlic and shallots.
Chop the basil coarsely and add to the tomatoes, along with the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and ⅓