Bruschetta al Pomodoro (Bruschetta with tomato and basil)

This is a simple recipe and can be served as a great healthy appetiser. To prevent the bread slices from becoming soggy, I would recommend using Roma or Plum tomatoes as they are firmer in texture. Try to choose those tomatoes which are not too ripe. Enjoy the dish! Buon Appetito!

Ingredients:

• 8 slices Baguette (French loaf) or Italian crusty bread
• 4 Roma (Plum) tomato, seeded and diced
• 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped (can substitute with dried basil leaves)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, cut in half
• 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (to drizzle)
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes and chopped garlic together. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add 2/3 of chopped basil and 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
2. On a baking sheet, drizzle both sides of bread slices with extra virgin olive oil. Lightly brown them in the oven.
3. Remove the bread slices from the oven. Rub the bread slices with cut half of garlic clove.
4. Spread the tomato mixture on each slice.
5. Garnish with remaining 1/3 chopped basil. Ready to serve.