Tomato Bruschetta

🥘 Ingredients

• basil leaves
  8 large
• garlic, minced
  2 cloves
• olive oil
  5 Tbsp
• pepper
• plum tomatoes
  1 lb
• salt
  1 tsp
• toasted bread
  4 slices

🍳 Cookware

• colander
• bowl
• small saucepan

1. 1

   Core and chop the plum tomatoes , then transfer colander over a bowl or in the sink. Add the salt and gently stir. Let drain for up to ⏱️ 2 hours .

   plum tomatoes: 1 lb, salt: 1 tsp
2. 2

   Meanwhile, make the garlic oil: In a small saucepan , warm the olive oil and garlic, minced over low heat until the garlic is softened and fragrant, about ⏱️ 5 minutes , making sure the garlic doesn't brown. Set aside to cool.

   olive oil: 5 Tbsp, garlic, minced: 2 cloves
3. 3

   Roll the basil leaves up and thinly slice crosswise.

   basil leaves: 8 large
4. 4

   When the oil is cool and the tomatoes are well drained, combine the tomatoes, garlic oil and basil in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt and pepper , to taste. Spoon over toasted bread .

   pepper, toasted bread: 4 slices