Ultimate Bruschetta

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes (about 8-10)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 slices thick crusty Italian bread (we usually just use a baguette)

Instructions

  1. Cut tomatoes in half, squeeze out seeds and juice.
  2. Chop into small dice and place in bowl.
  3. Add onion, garlic, basil, vinegar, half the olive oil, salt and pepper to your taste.
  4. Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour,drain liquid.
  5. On broil, toast bread on both sides until golden.
  6. Quickly brush one side of each slice with remaining olive oil.
  7. Spoon tomato mixture on top& serve.
  8. Note: My husband usually makes this and i believe he uses the drained liquid to brush the bread rather than the olive oil.
  9. Also we have made this using dried basil instead of fresh (1 tablespoons fresh= 1 teaspoons dried) and although it does not call for it in the recipe we also use some fresh parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

446 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 33.8g 43% DV
Carbs 32g 12% DV
Fiber 10.8g 39% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9954mg 100% DV
Potassium 774.3mg 16% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 585mg 45% DV
Iron 24mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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