French

Simple Tomato Bruschetta is for Snack.

Simple Tomato Bruschetta takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Simple Tomato Bruschetta takes 15 minutes to cook.

Simple Tomato Bruschetta makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Simple Tomato Bruschetta are:

8 ripe Roma or plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
pinch salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 loaf Italian bread, bagette, or ciabatta
Optional:
*pinch black pepper and/or red pepper, finely shredded fresh parmesan cheese*

Here is how you make Simple Tomato Bruschetta:

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, oregano, olive oil and garlic to mascerate while bread you prepare the toast. On a cutting board, thinly slice bread at an angle. Place bread slices on baking sheet and place under broiler to toast lightly, turning to brown both sides. Spoon bruschetta over toast, sprinkle with shredded parmesan, and arrange on platter. Serve Immediately.****Alternative method: Simply place toast in basket, and bruschetta and cheese in bowls to allow guests (or family) to fix their own. (With this method you don't need to worry about toast getting soggy.)****Yet another alternative method: Gently score bread slices before toasting. Once done, lightly rub garlic clove over the toast, and drizzle each slice with a scant amount of olive oil (or use olive oil spray).Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 50SGRANNY.

The nutritional information for Simple Tomato Bruschetta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 88.0

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 26.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 9.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 0.1 g

Simple Tomato Bruschetta is French cuisine.