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
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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.