Recipes

Basic Bruschetta with Crostini

Courtesy Amy Carlson

For the bruschetta topping:

8 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

½ red onion, diced

½ cup chopped fresh basil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Sea salt to taste

Ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

For the crostini:

1 baguette, sliced into 1/8-inch slices

4 Tablespoons olive oil

Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Place baguette slices on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Place in a pre-heated 425-degree oven for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp and slightly browned.

Top baguette slices (crostini) with bruschetta mixture. Garnish with shredded parmesan cheese.