Tomato and Fennel Bruschetta

Here is a super easy toasted bread appetizer. A great combination of tomato, fennel and basil.

Tomato and Fennel Bruschetta

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 fennel bulb, diced
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and slightly smashed
  • 1 small baguette

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler, slice baguette horizontally, I cut mine into three slices. Brush lightly with olive oil. Place slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a cutting board or serving plate. Rub toasted pieces with the garlic cloves. Mix the tomato, fennel, extra virgin olive oil and basil in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper. Mound tomato mixture on top of bread and serve.