Tomato Bruschetta

Toast the bread ahead of serving time to make this appetizer recipe even faster to assemble.


Tomato Bruschetta

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Ingredients
  • 1 8-ounce loaf
    French bread (baguette)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 2 medium
    red and/or yellow tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped, pitted ripe olives
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  • 3 tablespoons
    sliced green onion
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  • jalapeno pepper or 1 small banana pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
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  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
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  • 1 tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1 tablespoon
    snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 2/3 cup
    finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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Directions
1.
Cut bread into 3/8-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of each slice lightly with the 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until crisp and light brown, turning once.
2.
For topping, stir together tomatoes, olives, green onion, jalapeno or banana pepper (if desired), garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, and pepper.
3.
To assemble, top each toasted slice with a little Parmesan cheese, then about 1 tablespoon of the tomato topping. Sprinkle each with some of the remaining Parmesan. Return slices to the baking sheet. Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and topping is heated through. Serve warm. Makes about 24.

Make-Ahead Tip
If desired, transfer toasted bread to a storage container. Cover and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 58, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 104 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 4%, Iron 2%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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