BRUSCHETTA WITH SHALLOTS

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Shallots are the special ingredient in this easy, filling bruschetta. The tomato mixture tastes best when prepared ahead of time and chilled for approximately 1 hour.

Provided by DOREENB

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Bruschetta Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

12 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the roma tomatoes, minced garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil.
Place the slivered garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Discard garlic.
Toast the bread slices, and brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the roma tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 168.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g