Triple Tomato Bruschetta Recipes

FRESH TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. , Spread baguette slices with butter; top each with a cheese slice. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, top each slice with about 1 tablespoon tomato mixture.

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.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Core and chop the tomatoes, then transfer to a colander over a bowl or in the sink. Add the salt and gently stir. Let drain for up to 2 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the garlic oil: In a small saucepan, warm the olive oil and garlic over low heat until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't brown. Set aside to cool.
• Roll the basil leaves up and thinly slice crosswise.
• When the oil is cool and the tomatoes are well drained, combine the tomatoes, garlic oil and basil in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt, to taste. Spoon over toasted bread.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Toast the bread in a toaster or oven until it is very brown.
• Immediately after removing the bread from the toaster, rub a garlic clove over the entire surface of 1 side. Each slice should use up about 1/4 to 1/3 of a clove. (Be careful, when the garlic meets the toast's hot surface, it will create fumes that sting your eyes-just like an onion.)
• Generously drizzle olive oil over each slice. Sprinkle basil over top, then top with tomato slices. Sprinkle with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Slice into 1-inch strips, or quarters, and serve immediately.

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Roughly chop 1 1/2 cups soft sun-dried tomatoes and 1 cup roasted red peppers and transfer to a medium bowl. Stack 6 basil leaves, roll into a tight cylinder and thinly slice. Add to the bowl. Mince 3 garlic cloves and add to the bowl. Add 1 cup crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup olive oil to the bowl, season with salt and pepper and toss. Arrange 20 to 24 crostini, crackers or baguette slices on a platter. Divide the mixture evenly among the crostini and drizzle with olive oil.
• Per Serving: Calories: 128 ;Total Fat: 4.5 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 17 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 1 gram; Cholesterol: 7 milligrams; Sodium: 356 milligrams

DOUBLE TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

TRIPLE TOMATO FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Unroll and press dough into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer dough to an 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil coated with cooking spray; spritz dough with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss plum tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes with oil and seasonings., Carefully invert dough onto grill rack; remove foil. Grill, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes or until bottom is golden brown. Turn; grill 1-2 minutes longer or until second side begins to brown., Remove from grill. Spoon plum tomato mixture over crust; top with cheese and cherry tomatoes. Return flatbread to grill. Grill, covered, 2-4 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

BRUSCHETTA WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and basil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil and vinegar, and toss well to combine. Let stand at room temperature for at least an hour.
• Cut bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut slices in half diagonally. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with additional oil; grill or broil on both sides until toasted.
• Rub hot bread lightly with garlic cloves on one side only. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with vegetable mixture. Let stand a few minutes to allow juices to soak into bread; serve.

GRILLED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. In a large bowl, toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange tomatoes on grill, cut sides down first. Cover and grill until soft and charred, 5 to 10 minutes per side. With a metal spatula, return tomatoes to bowl. When cool enough to handle, use kitchen shears to snip tomatoes into smaller pieces.
• To tomatoes, add garlic, vinegar, and red-pepper flakes; season with more salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium. Brush bread with remaining oil; grill on both sides until beginning to char, about 2 minutes per side. Cut bread slices in half; divide tomato mixture evenly over each. Top with basil and serve.

DOUBLE TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• 3. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• 4. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• 5. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• My Note: Here are a few tips from someone who has made this recipe at least a dozen times: 1) Once, I couldn't find sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and used the dry kind. Perhaps it was my imagination, but I think I lost some of that distinctive sun-dried tomato flavor. 2) The recipe suggests that you could use dried basil if you're in a pinch. That's true, but use it ONLY if you're in pinch! Fresh basil (I chiffonade mine) is part of what makes this recipe so absolutely delicious. 3) The recipe calls for shredded cheese, but I like to buy bulk mozzarella and slice it into pieces that are about 1/8" thick, and that are sized to fit onto the bruschetta. That keeps your cheese from falling off the sides, and it creates a nice "blanketing" effect over your tomato mixture that keeps it from falling off when you're eating it. Enjoy!
• UPDATE: My friends felt there was something missing and next time I plan on adding some fresh cut Oregano and doubling the garlic. I also plan on cutting the amount of olive oil used in half to only 1/8 cup. From the suggestions of previous a friends, I decided to brush olive oil onto the bread, broil it for a couple minutes, then add the topping. The cutting of the tomatoes did take a bit of time and I think substituting a couple cans of diced tomatoes would be fine. Just be sure to use FRESH herbs!
• After thinking about it, I would definitely suggest letting it marinate over night - the longer the better. I also took someone's suggestion to put the cheese on the bread and bake it first - then everyone can put on their own amount of bruschetta. Everyone agreed that was the better way to go. This really is easy to make - I also definitely suggest using fresh basil and buying the bread the day you are serving it as well. I will be adding this part to my receipe box, to add to my regular rotation.
• Have made it many times Now.And YES There is a reason this recipe lists roma/plum tomatoes as the tomato of choice. They are meatier than a beefsteak, early girl, or some of the other varietals available. Using romas will eliminate some of the wateriness that I have mentioned. If you have the opportunity to make this a day ahead, it gives the flavors a chance to marry and allows the garlic to mellow somewhat ~ so MUCH better! Absolutely great as it is, but decided to try adding a smidgen of anchovy paste to it on the third time. It sent it over the edge from outstanding to sublime!
• Update: 9/17/13 - 5 or 6 tomatoes roma (plum) tomato chopped, 2 cups a #1 Tall can =16 oz. and a #300 can =14 to 16 oz. Canned would work but be sure to drain it well or your bread will get very soggy.
• Many recipes specify a can size rather than a volume amount.
• I've tried a bunch of them! Here are a few tips from someone who has made this recipe at least a dozen times: 1) Once, I couldn't find sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and used the dry kind. Perhaps it was my imagination, but I think I lost some of that distinctive sun-dried tomato flavor. 2) The recipe suggests that you could use dried basil if you're in a pinch. That's true, but use it ONLY if you're in pinch! Fresh basil (I chiffonade mine) is part of what makes this recipe so absolutely delicious. 3) The recipe calls for shredded cheese, but I like to buy bulk mozzarella and slice it into pieces that are about 1/8" thick, and that are sized to fit onto the bruschetta. That keeps your cheese from falling off the sides, and it creates a nice "blanketing" effect over your tomato mixture that keeps it from falling off when you're eating it. I hope this help. Happy Cooking!

TRIPLE-TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Using 2 Tbsp olive oil brush 1 side of each bread slice; rub with garlic.
• Transfer to ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake until lightly toasted, 5-8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine fresh and sun-dried tomatoes with basil, pepper, and remaining oil.
• Top toasts with tomato mixture.