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Health & Fitness

Summertime Bruschetta

Well, it's definitely summertime on the shoreline and this heat wave is a great excuse to cook light.

Try the brightly delicious flavor of our Summertime Bruschetta and share with family and friends.  

Summertime Bruschetta

Ingredients:

  • 16 whole fresh ripe plum tomato very finely diced
  • 4 tbsp finely minced garlic
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup finely chopped Fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon fresh Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch dried red pepper flake
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 32 slices baguette or french bread, cut 1/4" thick
  • 6 whole garlic cloves, cut in half
Preparation:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tomato, minced garlic, basil, parsley, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss very well and set aside for at least 3 hours.

Just before serving, toast the bread and rub on one side with the cut sides of the garlic cloves. Place a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Fill the bowl with the tomato mixture and arrange the toast around the bowl. Serve immediately.

Makes 32 slices
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