Perfect Basic Bruschetta

makes about 12 pieces

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Bruschetta has been around forever, but usually there is too much bread, the toppings are wet

and that makes the bread soggy! I like these because the tomato, garlic and basil mixture is

very clean and crisp tasting. Not heavy with a bunch of other ingredients. I just keep it simple

and by using the baguette, each slice is just about two bites! Very manageable while holding a

cocktail!

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3 large roma tomatoes

3 large garlic cloves, minced

10 large basil leaves, cut into strips and chopped (chiffonade)

1/2 teaspoon salt

Olive Oil

Baguette

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Cut tomatoes in half and scoop out pulp and seeds, save for another use. Slice and chop

tomatoes into a small dice. Place in glass bowl and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let sit 5

minutes.

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Add minced garlic and basil. Stir to combine, add extra virgin olive oil to taste (maybe 1

tablespoon).

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Slice baguette crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Heat a pan coated with a small amount of

olive oil. Toast the bread slices in the pan until lightly browned.

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Place a heaping tablespoon of tomato mixture onto each toasted bread slice and serve.