Easy Bruschetta

Garlic-rubbed toasts serve as the base for this classic Italian appetizer -fresh tomatoes, basil and red onion are heaped atop.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick circles
• 8 plum tomatoes, diced
• 0.5 red onion, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine tomato, basil, and red onion in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.

Step 3

Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Place in oven, and bake until well toasted, approximately 5 minutes.

Step 4

Remove bread from oven, and transfer to a large serving platter. Let bread cool 3 to 5 minutes. Rub garlic into the top of each slice of toast; the toast should glisten with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice, and serve.