Traditional Bruschetta
Slices of bread are brushed with a garlic-infused olive oil, toasted and then topped with a wonderful mixture of chopped tomatoes, garlic, shallots, basil and lemon juice. Enjoy as finger food or a starter.
Ingredients
Serves: 16
- 12 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 40g fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 75ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 450g ciabatta bread, cut into 1.25cm slices
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:7min ›
Ready in:22min
- In a large bowl, toss together the plum tomatoes, finely chopped garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 75ml olive oil.
- Place the finely sliced garlic and 4 tablespoons olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Discard garlic.
- Toast the bread slices, brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the tomato mixture.
Similar recipes
Recently viewed
Reviews & ratings
Average global rating:
(99)
Reviews in English (79)
I've tried the simple recipe as a starter twice - once for 13 people and then for 4. Worked very well both times and was very well received. Both times I added some parmesan shavings but enhanced the flavour of the mix. - 06 May 2014
Quick and delicious - 17 Oct 2012
Really easy to make with delicious results! I didn't have shallots so I used spring onions instead. I didn't have fresh basil either, but dried basil did the job (though I will try to use fresh next time). Will definitely make this again! - 18 Sep 2012