Tomato Basil Crostini
source: recipe and
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an
easy and delicious appetizer.... it's a good one!
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, roughly chopped
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
Brush French bread slices with 1 tablespoon
oil then rub with the halved garlic
cloves and broil on one side only until lightly toasted. Mince the halved
cloves and add to a bowl with the peeled, seeded, roughly chopped tomato, the
chopped basil, the 2 minced garlic
cloves, the
remaining 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper mixing well.
Spread mixture evenly on the toasted side of bread slices,
top with grated cheese and serve.
Wine
recommendation:
Pinot Noir
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