Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
(from greenfood’s recipe box)
Great way to use fresh tomatoes
Source: Garden Harvests Farm
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 20 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cut tomatoes, set to drain
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 loaf farmhouse bread
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, slice 1/4 "
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 F
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In a bowl of a food processor, add tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves, olive oil and 2 cloves garlic. Pulse until smooth, but somewhat chunky; season with salt and pepper
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On a baking sheet, line up bread slices and toast in oven until light brown (about 3 min). Rub remaining garlic on the toasted side of each slice and lay a piece of mozzarella cheese on top. Place bread back in the oven and melt cheese slightly, about 45 seconds.
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Remove from oven and spread two tablespoons of the tomato mixture on each piece.