Yummy Bruschetta
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 3/4 lbs. ripe italian tomatos (about 12 to 14)
  • 2 Tbs minced fresh garlic
  • 2 Tbs minced shallots
  • 10-12 fresh basil leaves (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, slivered
  • Crusty French bread, sliced
DIRECTIONS
  1. Dice tomatoes and place in bowl.
  2. Add garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup EVOO, mix gently and set aside - Let marinate for at least one hour.
  3. Heat 1/4 cup EVOO in skillet.
  4. Saute slivered garlic until golden about 2 or 3 minutes.
  5. Discard garlic and reserve the oil.
  6. Toast the bread lightly. Bursh with garlic flavored oil.
  7. Spoon tomato mixture over bread and serve immediately.
  8. The tomato should be at room temperature