Italian tomato bruschetta

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
81/2-inch-thick slices French bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
2Garlic cloves halved
Salt & pepper to taste
2largesTomatoes, Sliced 1/3inch
8Fresh basil or Italian parsley springs

Directions

Preheat broiler. Place bread slices on cookie sheet and broil until lightly brown on both sides. Brush one side with oil, rub with garlic. Sprinkle with salt/pepper. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead.

Let bread slices stand at room temperature.) Place tomato slice atop each bread slice. Brush with oil, sprinkle with salt/pepper. Broil until heated through. Top with basil or parsley and serve.