(Bruschetta recipe with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, from Liz.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- 4 ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
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- Bread:
- 1 medium baguette, French or Italian bread cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Dice tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces; drain over a bowl for 30 minutes to remove excess liquid. Combine all
relish ingredients except the Mozzarella cheese in a small non aluminum bowl. Stir well and taste for
seasoning. Prepare grill for medium hot grilling, or preheat broiler. Place the bread on the grill; grill or broil each side just until
marks of the grill or broiler pan appear. Remove and place on serving platter. Rub the toasted bread pieces on each
side with cut surfaces of the peeled garlic cloves. Add cheese cubes to the relish; spoon mixture over each
bread slice and then drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over top. Sprinkle with freshly
ground black pepper and serve.
Makes 6 servings.
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