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Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta

This bruschetta recipe uses fresh tomatoes and is dairy-free. It is healthy, simple to make, and a perfect homemade appetizer for any event.

Ingredients

  • 4 heirloom tomatoes preferably multi-colored, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil
  • ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • olive oil
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt
  • 1 rustic loaf of country or Italian bread cut into ¾ inch slices and halved

Instructions

  • Combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic, sugar, and a glug of olive oil in a medium mixing bowl. Season with salt and red pepper. Set aside to marinate.
  • Preheat the oven to broil (you can also use a flat bed toaster if you have one). Arrange the bread slices on a cookie sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Toast in the oven for a few minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool enough to handle, the rub each slice with a raw clove of garlic to infuse it with flavor.
  • Using a slotted spoon (you don’t want the bread to get too soggy), top each slice with a generous amount of the tomato mixture.