Crusty Tomato-Basil Bites Recipe

This page contains a crusty tomato-basil bites recipe. This recipe combines plum tomatoes with delicious Italian seasonings to create a wonderful appetizer or light snack. These crusty tomato-basil bites are easy to make and perfect for your next party.

Recipe: Crusty Tomato-Basil Bites

Robin
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April 18, 2007

tomato and basil brushetta. This easy appetizer recipe is perfect for your next party.

Ingredients:

4 medium sized ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 Tbsp. finely chopped green or red pepper

1 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 large fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1 small sourdough bread loaf
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In medium bowl, combine tomato, pepper, onion and garlic. Stack basil leaves; cut into long, thin strips. Add to tomato mixture with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; let stand 1-2 hours for flavors to blend.

Diagonally cut bread into long, thin slices. Broil or grill on both sides until golden brown. Spoon tomato mixture onto bread slices; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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