Bruschetta

One of my first TV appearances a couple of years ago for Girls TV, Girls Inc. of Sarasota, FL. Check it out:  youtube.com/GirlsIncSarasota. I am making bruschetta. Enjoy!

Tomato Bruschetta

Yield: 25 pieces

 

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced

½ teaspoon coarsely ground salt

4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and diced

1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for bread

1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1 baguette, cut in 1/2-inch-thick slice

3 cloves garlic, cut in half

      

Directions:

1.   Using a chef’s knife on a cutting board, mix the garlic and salt to make a paste.

2.   In a bowl, mix garlic paste, tomatoes, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside, at room temperature, two to three hours.

3.   Heat oven to 350°F.

4.   Brush each baguette slice with olive oil.

5.   Toast bread on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes, until golden and slightly crunchy.

6.   Rub cut side of garlic on top of each slice.

7.   Top with tomato mixture.

 

Optional:  Sprinkle top with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Source: Tricia's Main Event, triciasmainevent@gmail.com