Tomato Basil Crostini - Crostini Appetizer Recipe

Tomato Basil Crostini
Crostini Appetizer Recipe
source: recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com

Makes approximately 12

12 slices French Bread, 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove halved
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated

Brush French bread slices with 1 tablespoon oil; rub with halved garlic clove (reserve adding to tomatoes); broil crostini until lightly toasted on one side.

Submerge tomato in boiling water 30 seconds; remove to an ice bath; peel skins, cut in half and remove seeds. Chop tomato coarsely; mix with chopped basil, 2 minced garlic cloves and the reserved garlic clove halves minced, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper. Spread on the toasted crostini slices, top with cheese and serve.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Noir