Basic Bruschetta

By wberger

orderve

Ingredients

• 12 to 14 fresh ripe plumb tomatoes ( about 1 3\4 lb )
• 2 Tbs minsed Garlic
• 2 Tbs minced Shallots
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• salt and freshly Ground pepper to taste
• 1 \3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 Cloves garlic, slivered
• 8 thick slices round peasant bread
• or Bagettes can be used

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut the Tomatoes into 1\4 inch dice and place in a bowl. Toss with the minced garlic and Shallots.
2. Chop the Basil coarsely and add to the Tomatoes, along with the lemon jucie, salt and pepper, and 1\3 cup of olive oil. set aside.
3. Heat the 1\4 th cup of olive oil in a small skillet.Saute the slivered garlic until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Discard the garlic and reserve the oil.
4. Toast the bread and cut each slice in half. Arrangw the slices on eight small plates. Brush the garlic-flavored oil over each slice, spoon the tomato mixture over the bread, and serve immediately. The mixture should be at room temperature.