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Classic Bruchetta
Serves 4
Easy
Total time:
Classic Italian antipasti with fresh tomato on toasted ciabatta with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Classic Italian food in no time at all.
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- 1 ciabatta loaf, cut into 8 slices
- 500g small plum tomatoes
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
Method
step 1
Preheat a griddle pan until hot and toast the ciabatta for 3 minutes on each side until brown and crisp. Leave to one side to cool. If you don't have a griddle pan then toasting is fine.step 2
Quarter the tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add the basil and olive oil and season well. Mix together and cover. Set aside at room temperature for 5 minutes.step 3
Rub the garlic over the bread on both sides after cutting the cloves in halves.step 4
Place 2 tablespoons of the tomato mixture on top of each slice of bread on a large plate.step 5
Drizzle remaining juices from the bowl and serve.
