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Ingredients
- 6 slices Italian bread
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 6 large, firm tomatoes
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Preparation
Step 1
With sharp knife, make a small cross on bottom of each tomato. Parboil tomatoes in boiling water 1 minute. Remove from boiling water and immerse in ice-cold water. Immediately peel tomatoes. Remove all seeds and chop tomatoes.
Toast bread 5" under a broiler on each side.
Use 3 tablespoons of olive oil to brush on one side of toast. Sprinkle each slice with minced garlic.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in skillet. Add tomatoes, salt and black pepper and toss 1 minute. Add basil and balsamic vinegar. Mix.
Top each slice with the mixture and serve immediately.