Tomato-Basil Bruschetta

A rigid, garlic-rubbed toasted bread slice topped with juicy tomatoes. Fresh basil and olive oil provide a roundness that contrasts with the bread's crunch.

• Prep time: 15 min
• Cook time: 5 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 377
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fat: 13 g

Ingredients

• 4 piece Country bread ( thick slices )
• 400 g Round tomato ( diced )
• 1 piece Basil ( shredded bunch )
• 1 piece Garlic ( peeled clove )
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 pinch Fleur de sel
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground

Instructions

1. Tomato preparation

   Dice the tomatoes into small, regular cubes. They must be firm to avoid turning into mush. Place them in a mixing bowl.

2. Seasoning and marinating

   Chiffonade the basil. Add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and pepper to the tomatoes. Mix and let rest so the tomatoes release their juices.

3. Toasting the bread

   Place the country bread slices under the grill. The crumb should be golden brown and the crust crackling under pressure.

4. Garlic rubbing

   Vigorously rub the garlic clove onto the warm bread crumb. The garlic should wear down on the rough surface to deeply flavor the bread.

5. Plating

   Generously spoon the tomatoes onto the bread. Drizzle with the remaining marinade juice and finish with a pinch of sea salt.

Chef's tips

• The bread must still be warm when rubbing the garlic so the essential oils penetrate well.
• Do not assemble too far in advance, or the tomato juice will make the bread soggy.

Storage

Enjoy immediately. The tomato topping can be kept for 24h in the fridge, but the bread must be toasted last minute.