Bruschetta With Tomatoes and Basil

Ingredients

• 8 slices crusty firm Italian bread or other country bread
• 2 large garlic cloves, halved
• 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, slivered
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat the broiler.

2. 2

   Place on grill or under the broiler the slices of bread.

3. 3

   Grill or broil, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes each side.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat and rub the surface with 2 large cloves of garlic.

5. 5

   Brush with 3-4 T of the olive oil.

6. 6

   Combine the tomatoes, basil leaves, salt and pepper in bowl.

7. 7

   Divide the tomato among the brushetta and serve immediately.