Fresh Tomato Bruschetta

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 pound plum tomatoes

  about 4 to 5 large, or another variety of ripe tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves

  minced
• 8 large basil leaves
• 1 baguette

  sliced for grilling
• garlic oil

  for the grilled bread

Instructions

• 1 In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil and garlic over low heat until the
  garlic is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn’t
  brown. Set aside to cool.
• 2 Lightly brush the sliced baguette. Toast on a heated grill (cast-iron grill
  recommended). Set aside.
• 3 Core and chop the tomatoes, then transfer to a colander over a bowl or in the
  sink. Add the salt and gently stir. Let drain for up to 2 hours.
• 4 When the oil is cool and the tomatoes are well drained, combine the tomatoes,
  remaining garlic oil and basil in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt, to
  taste. Spoon over toasted bread, with a slotted spoon.
• 5 Roll the basil leaves up and thinly slice crosswise. Garnish each Bruschetta.
• 6 If desired, drizzle Balsamic glaze over each toast. Optional: Add freshly grated
  Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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