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Tomato and basil bruschetta

The simplest Italian starter, perfect with drinks when tomatoes are in season.

Tomato and basil bruschetta
Photo: File:Bruschetta at The Bar at MacArthur Place - Sarah Stierch.jpg, Missvain Β· CC BY 4.0

⏱ 20 min🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Bread250 g
  • Tomatoes4
  • Garlic1
  • Basil
  • Olive oil3 tbsp
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Method

  1. Dice the tomatoes. Mix them with the torn basil, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Leave for 10 minutes so the flavours come together.
  3. Slice the bread and toast it for 2 to 3 minutes under the grill or in a toaster.
  4. Rub each hot slice with the halved garlic clove.
  5. Top with the tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil and serve straight away.

πŸ’‘ Tip : Drain the tomatoes before topping: the bread will stay crisp.

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