Brillant Bruschetta

May this simple ummy, full flavor wholesome treat for a snack or for a lovely burst of yum to wow you friends and family! Prepare the tomato-basil mix in advance and pop these savory whole wheat toast points toast the bread and rub it down with a garlic clove just before you’re ready to eat this little beautiful bites! Go to the the knife cuts videos for a quick tutorial for how to chiffonade the basil or check out the Cook With Me! Videos to prepare it step by step with me in you own kitchen.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 26 (may easily adjust the recipe to scale if you’re not serving a small crowd)

Incredigents:

• 6-7 ripe plum or beefsteak tomatoes (I prefer beefsteak)

• 2 small garlic cloves

• 1/4 red onion, chopped

• 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp good quality balsamic vinegar

• Olive oil mist spray

• 6-8 basil leaves, chiffonade (see video for an easy how-to)

• Maldon sea salt flakes

• Fresh ground pepper to taste

• 1 loaf whole grain bread, such as Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Organic Bread, cut to triangles

• 1-2 additional garlic gloves, peeled or smash
  

Preparation:

Prepare the Tomato-Basil Mix

• Chop tomatoes to a nice dice, set aside in a prep bow

• Finely dice 1/4 red onion

• Mince garlic, set aside in a prep bowl

• Measure out 1/2-1 tbsp olive oil and put in a pinch or tiny prep bowl

• Chiffonade basil, set aside

• Measure out vinegar, set side in small prep bowl

• Combine ingredients in a bowl, mix gently to combine
  
  

Prep bowls are your best friend for dishes with a lot of prep! A set that will last you years will help you keep a tidy work space and help you stay organized. If you tend to be a bit messy in a the kitchen, this is a great way to keep things clean, clean, clean! Prep an ingredient, discard the scraps or store the extra, put it away and repeat with the next ingredient! This is also a great way to keep you kitchen a food-safe space!

• Gently mix the ingredients to combine, careful not to bruise your lovely tomatoes!

Prepare Your Toast Points:

• Preheat the broiler

• Slice the bread into tidy triangles

• Spray with olive oil mist

• Keep an eye on the oven, toast till just golden then remove; avoid burning!

• Rub with a smashed garlic clove

• Assemble and serve immediately or your pretty pretty toast points will get soggy!

• Sprinkle lightly with Maldon sea salt flakes