Smeared Tomato Bruschetta With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Torn Basil And Salt Recipes

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA BRUSCHETTA WITH BASIL OIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bruschetta Preparation: Place diced tomatoes on a VIVA® towel and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes. Remove to a bowl and mix together with mozzarella and vinegar. Season with salt to taste. Let stand at room temperature while toasting the bread. Place bread slices on a sheet tray in a single layer and bake until edges are golden, turning bread halfway through. Rub one side of toasted bread with raw garlic. To assemble, place a mound of tomato mixture onto slices and drizzle with basil oil. Serve immediately. Basil Oil Preparation: Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Drop the basil leaves into the boiling water and submerge them for 5 seconds. Remove them to the ice bath using a spider or slotted spoon. Work quickly. You don't want the basil leaves in the boiling water for too long. Blanching the leaves and then shocking them in ice water will preserve the bright green color. Remove the basil from the water and squeeze dry using VIVA® towels. You want the basil as dry as possible. Remove basil to a blender with the oil. Puree until the mixture is well combined. Place a strainer inside a bowl. Dampen a VIVA® towel with water and line the towel inside the strainer. Pour the basil oil into the strainer. It takes awhile for the oil to strain through. You may need to squeeze it gently to help along the oil. Pour strained basil oil into the neck of a small cruet or a small sterilized jar. Cover the jar or cruet tightly and refrigerate. Use within four days.

GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

TOMATO BASIL BRUSCHETTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Slice the baguette into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds and place on a baking sheet.
• Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil.
• Bake for for 6 minutes until slightly crispy.
• In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Rub the garlic into one side of the baguette slices, then spoon the tomato mixture evenly across the slices.
• Enjoy!

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

SMEARED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA W/EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, TORN BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the sourdough bread into 1/2 to 1 inch slices on the diagonal. Grill until golden brown. Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange on a platter with whole garlic and torn basil leaves. Drizzle a good quality olive oil on top of the grilled bread slices. Rub the bread with the whole garlic clove. Squeeze and rub the tomato on the bread, and finish with torn basil leaves, a little salt, and pepper.