Zainab’s crispy bruschetta recipe

   
Craving a tasty starter or snack? Our Assistant Manager at Mitre Yard, Zainab, swears by this easy bruschetta recipe!
   

   
Serves:
12
 

Prep time:
15 minutes
 

Cook time:
5 minutes
     
Ingredients:
½ red onion
3 garlic cloves
8 basil leaves 
8-9 large tomatoes
35ml balsamic vinegar
60ml virgin olive oil
1 loaf crusty bread or sourdough bread

Method:

1. Finely chop the tomatoes, red onion, and garlic cloves, then place them in a large bowl.
2. Add balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil to the bowl, and mix everything together.
3. Chop the basil leaves and sprinkle them on top of the mixture. Leave it to chill for 15 minutes.
4. Cut 12 slices from the bread loaf and toast them until they are light brown.
5. Spoon the mixture onto the toasted bread slices.

And just like that, you'll have some crispy and delicious bruschetta; perfect for a starter or on its own as a snack. Enjoy!