Charred-Tomato Bruschetta
This grilled tomato bruschetta recipe is a delightful medley of flavors and textures, bringing together charred tomatoes, crisp baguette slices, and a vibrant mix of basil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic. Perfect for a summer cookout or a casual gathering, these rustic treats are sure to please your taste buds with every bite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ripe tomatoes
- 18 baguette slices, each about 1/4 inch thick
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 Tbs. finely chopped fresh basil, plus whole
- leaves for garnish
- 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat.
- Brush the tomatoes and bread slices lightly and evenly with the olive oil.
- Grill the tomatoes over the hottest part of a charcoal fire or directly over the heat elements of a gas grill, turning often, until charred on all sides and starting to soften, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board.
- Grill the bread slices, turning once, until dark grill marks appear and the bread is crisp, 3 to 4 minutes total.
- Core the tomatoes, then chop them and their charred peels. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the chopped basil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Top the bread slices with the tomatoes and garnish with basil leaves. Serves 6.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma, <i>Essentials of Grilling,</i> by Denis Kelly, Melanie Barnard, Barbara Grunes & Michael McLaughlin (Oxmoor House, 2003).
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