There is nothing more satisfying than growing your own food and enjoying the flavours they deliver. Tomatoes are no exception to this. Fresh Garden Tomato Bruschetta is the perfect way to enjoy your garden tomatoes.
Bruschetta is very easy to make. Minimal ingredients are used leaving the tomato flavour full bodied. The key to making this dish special is the layering and marinating process.
Combining tomatoes with basil, mild white onion, fresh garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil in a bowl to rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving is key. Ideally, leave these overnight allowing the fresh flavours to blend.
Serve this bruschetta on a freshly toasted baguette with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze. The flavour combination is the perfect way to enjoy these tasty bites.
Enjoy the detailed recipe below and remember to have fun making these treats. Cook with whimsy and enjoy!
2 cups of fresh garden tomatoes of any variety with cherry tomatoes and heirlooms being my favourite.
1 clove of minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh garden basil
1 tbsp of good quality olive oil such as Evolution
1/4 cup of finely diced Spanish white onion
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 loaf of baguette bread
1/3 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese finely grated
cracked pepper
balsamic glaze reduction
Maldon Salt flakes
Instructions
Chop the tomatoes, removing their seeds, and dice the flesh into bite sized pieces. Place in a medium sized bowl.
Add the finely diced onion, minced garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, and set aside. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the the fridge for 4 hours or preferably over night.
When ready to serve, slice the baguette bread and brush the tops with olive oil. Place the sliced bread on a parchment lined baking sheet and brown under your oven broiler. Remove from the oven, and using a whole peeled garlic clove, rub the toasted side of the bread with the garlic lightly. Set the bread aside.
Take your marinated tomato mixture and give it a stir. Top the bread with the tomato mixture and arrange on a plate. Drizzle the balsamic glaze lightly over the bruschetta. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese. Add a sprinkle of Maldon Salt, a twist of cracked pepper, and a basil leaf to the top of each bruschetta slice and serve.
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