Tomato Bruschetta

Chopped tomato, onion, basil and garlic are combined and spooned on thin French bread slices, spread with olive oil and toasted.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe medium tomatoes
• 1 small onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped (OR 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed)
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 24 slices French bread, cut 1/4-inch thick
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F. Cut tomatoes in half; squeeze out seeds. Chop tomatoes and onion. Transfer to bowl using a scraper. Add basil to tomato mixture. Add garlic, salt and pepper; mix gently. Place bread slices on a baking stone or cookie sheet. Lightly brush surface of bread with olive oil. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp. Remove bread from oven; scoop tomato mixture onto toast slices, and serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 24