Bruschetta with Shallots

Shallots are the special ingredient in this easy, filling bruschetta. The tomato mixture tastes best when prepared ahead of time and chilled for approximately 1 hour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 162 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
• 12 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together the roma tomatoes, minced garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil.

Step 2

Place the slivered garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Discard garlic.

Step 3

Toast the bread slices, and brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the roma tomato mixture.