Appetizer/ Dinner

Beth’s Basil Bruschetta

Being married to a farmer comes with its perks.  Summer = endless supplies of fresh herbs and more tomatoes, garlic, and shallots than I know what to do with!  It isn’t QUITE spring in Wisconsin, but I’ve been craving fresh, healthy food in hopes it will encourage the warmer weather to come soon.

One of my favorite go-to, no cooking required meals is my delicious basil bruschetta.  You’ll need a few veggies, a heap each of garlic and basil, and a fresh baguette.  Optional, but I suggest adding a sprinkle of  freshly crumbled feta and some tart balsamic vinegar and you’ve got a delicious snack in no time.

Serve this dish as a pretty party appetizer or a part of a delicious meal at home.

What do I love most about bruschetta?  That everyone has one or two tweaks to make their bruschetta recipe their own.  Comment below and let me know how you make your bruschetta unique!

Beth's Basil Bruschetta

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Serves: 4 Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette or crusty long loaf bread, sliced in 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin if you have it)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 5-6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
  • a handful of fresh basil, thinly sliced (I usually use 15-20 leaves)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional
  • additional balsamic for topping, optional

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2

Place bread slices on oven sheet pan and bake 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until crispy.

3

Combine and toss olive oil, balsamic, garlic, shallot, tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper.

4

Top bread slices with tomato mixture.

5

Top with crumbled feta and drizzle with additional balsamic, to taste.

6

Enjoy!

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