Bruschetta (garlic bread with tomatoes and basil)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsMinced garlic
12slices( 1/2 inch thick) crust italian bread
5Tomatoes; diced
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the garlic over medium heat Add the bread slices in a single layer and fry them on both sides until crisp. Meanwhile in a bowl, combine the tomatoes, the remaining 2 tbspoon garlic, chopped basil leaves,and salt and pepper to taste. Place the bread slices on a large serving platter and spoon the tomato mixtureonto each slice. Serve immediately.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #328 by BNLImp <BNLImp@...> on Dec 18, 1997