Classic Tomato and Basil Crostini

Ingredients

• •1 baguette French bread
• •3 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •3 medium tomatoes, diced
• •¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• •2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• •½ teaspoon salt
• •¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F and slice baguette diagonally into ½-inch thick pieces.
2. 2Brush bread slices lightly with olive oil on both sides and arrange on a baking sheet.
3. 3Toast in oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
4. 4In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Rub warm toasted bread with a cut garlic clove for extra flavor if desired.
6. 6Top each crostini with a spoonful of tomato mixture and serve immediately.

💡 Toast crostini more deeply than ordinary toast because juicy tomatoes will soften the surface quickly after topping.

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