Cherry Tomato Basil Bruschetta

This is a perfect appetizer that tastes like summer in every bite. Cherry Tomato Basil Bruschetta

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appitizer

italian

Yield: 6

Author: Lauren Lane

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Cherry Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Indulge in this mouthwatering roasted Cherry Tomato Basil Bruschetta! Bursting with sweet and tangy cherry tomatoes on top of perfectly toasted bread, this perfect appetizer tastes summer in every bite.

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of heart Country or Ciabatta bread sliced in half longways (save half for another use)⠀
• 3 cups grape and or cherry tomatoes⠀
• Olive Oil
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Balsamic glaze for finishing (optional)
• Extra olive oil and salt for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high. Brush or scrape the grill grate clean and oil it well with vegetable oil.
2. Brush the bread half with olive oil and sprinkle well with kosher salt. Grill (flipping once) until lightly charred and crisp. Remove to a serving platter.
3. Tip: Be sure to have a fire-free area on your grill or a platter handy in case the bread starts to burn.
4. Put the cherry tomatoes and garlic in a grill-safe pan and generously drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt.
5. Place the pan on the grill, shaking the pan from time to time, until the skins blacken or split, about 5 minutes.(if you like your tomatoes more firm, only cook them for a short bit…and remove them from heat before they burst.
6. Top the grilled bread with the blistered cherry tomatoes and top with the basil. Sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and thick balsamic glaze if desired.

Notes

• Don’t top the bread until you are ready to serve so the bread doesn’t get soggy. Alternatively, you can place the topping in a bowl and serve it next to the bread.
• For the best taste and texture, store your whole tomatoes on the counter, not the refrigerator.
• Add chili flake for a kick.

Nutrition is dependent on the ingredients you add

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