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Quick and Easy Bruschetta
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Quick and Easy Bruschetta

Bruschetta is not just a appetizer, it can also be enjoyed as a side, as a dip, or even added on top of your main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Roma Tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Plus extra for sauteing onion and garlic.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Pepper
  • 1 Small Sweet Onion
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 1/2 tsp Fresh Oregano
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 loaf Baguette
  • Oil To drizzle on the bread.
  • 1 Clove Garlic To rub on the bread before baking.
  • Vegan Shredded Cheese Optional

Method
 

  1. Clean and slice the tomatoes in half, scrap all the seeds out, slice and dice, and add it to a medium sized bowl.
  2. Slice and dice a onion, add to a medium sized skillet with oil.
  3. Next, add minced garlic and cook on a medium heat until everything starts to brown.
  4. Once done, remove from the stove and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
  5. Clean the fresh herb of choice and cut into ribbons.
  6. Add the herbs, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the tomato mixture.
  7. Stir everything together, cover and place into the refrigerator for about a half hour.
  8. Prepare the baguette while the buschetta is in the refrigerator.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375°F, prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
  10. Slice the baguette into 1/2 to 1 inch slices and place them on the baking sheet.
  11. Clean a garlic clove and cut in half.
  12. Drizzle the slices with olive oil, and rub the garlic clove on to the baguette.
  13. Optional, add shredded cheese before baking or sprinkle the cheese on top of the bruschetta before serving.
  14. Place into the over for 5 to 7 minutes, watch these carefully so that the pieces do not burn.
  15. Remove the bread from the oven and top with the fresh bruschetta.
  16. If you want to add cheese, shred cheese on top and return to the oven for just a couple minutes.
  17. Remove and serve this Quick and Easy Bruschetta.

Notes

Notes:  You can save the tomato seeds for another recipe.
Ways to use the Bruschetta
As a Dip,
Top your main dish,
Or try it as a side.