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Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

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A simple process of tossing chopped tomatoes with salt will remove excess water and intensify their flavor. These are then tossed with homemade garlic oil, fresh basil and serve on grilled or toasted bread. Yields 10+ servings.
Course Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bruschetta, garden tomatoes, grilled bread, heirloom tomatoes, summer appetizer
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
2 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 191
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes cored and diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic peeled and minced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 20 medium basil leaves stacked, rolled and thinly sliced
  • olive oil spray or olive oil
  • 1 loaf crusty bread grilled or toasted in oven
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Instructions

MAKE THE TOMATO TOPPING:

  • Place chopped tomatoes in a large colander set into a bowl or sink. Season with salt and gently toss. Let this sit for 2 hours or up to over night, tossing occasionally. (the longer the better)
    Save the tomato liquids to make a vinaigrette or discard.
  • Meanwhile add minced garlic to a small sauté pan with the olive oil. Heat on low, stirring occasionally until the garlic has softened and is fragrant. Remove and let cool completely.
  • Once the tomatoes have sat, transfer to a bowl, pour in garlic oil and slice and add the basil. Toss, taste and season with more salt if desired.

Make The Bread:

  • Slice bread and drizzle with olive oil or spray with olive oil spray. Grill bread or toast in a 400° oven until golden, about 8 minutes.

SERVE:

  • You can serve the heirloom tomato topping in a bowl alongside the grilled or toasted bread and spoon desired amount onto each piece or prepare each slice with equal amounts of the tomato bruschetta and arrange onto a platter.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostini | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg