Best Bruschetta With Tomatoes Cucumbers And Basil Recipes

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GARLIC TOMATO BRUSCHETTA



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This appetizer or side dish makes a crispy complement to any Italian entree. I just started with my grandmother's bruschetta recipe and added fresh tomatoes! It's one of the yummiest bruschetta recipes I've found. -Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. , Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread into 24 slices; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 347mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WARM BRUSCHETTA



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This tasty tomato and feta appetizer comes to us from Rosemary Salmon of Deptford, New Jersey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups grape tomatoes (from 2 pints), halved
6 ounces feta, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine tomatoes, 3/4 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and sugar. Season with ground pepper. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange baguette slices in a single layer; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Place bread on top rack and tomato mixture on bottom rack. Cook until bread is toasted and tomatoes have softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Top bread with tomato mixture, 3/4 cup feta, and basil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

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