Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Bruschetta is one of the simplest and quickest things in the world to make, yet it can be fantastically delicious if you use high-quality ingredients.

Nothing screams summer quiet like bruschetta. We know it may sound strange, but rubbing the toasted bread with garlic will help impart tons of flavour on the toast. Top it with marinated tomatoes for the ultimate summer snack. The brighter and juicer your tomatoes, the better your bruschetta will be.

Ingredients:

For the tomatoes:

• 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 4 large tomatoes, diced
• 5g thinly sliced basil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• pinch of crushed chilli flakes

For the bread:

• 1 large baguette, sliced
• extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
• 2 cloves garlic, half

Method:

Make marinated tomatoes: Preheat oven to 200ºC/180ºC for fan assist oven. In a medium pan over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden, 2-4 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool.

In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt and chilli flakes. Add garlic and oil and toss to combine. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, toast bread: Brush bread on both sides lightly with oil and place on large baking tray. Toast bread until golden, 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through. 

Let bread cool for 5 minutes, then rub tops of the bread with halved garlic cloves.

Enjoy!!