Tomato Bruschetta

Ingredients

• 5 plum tomatoes, diced small
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons good extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for serving
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 14 slices)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Add the tomatoes, garlic, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, basil and balsamic vinegar to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature while you toast the bread.

3. Slice bread and add to a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast in the oven until golden brown about 5 minutes. Top the bread with tomatoes and drizzle with remaining extra-virgin olive oil right before serving.