Garden-Fresh Bruschetta
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Field editor Rachel Garcia of Arlington, Virginia shared the recipe for this easy-to-fix bruschetta. Serve it as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish.
SERVINGS: 14
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
- 14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
- 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 14 fresh basil leaves
Directions:
Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast. Top each with a basil leaf. Yield: 14 servings.