Bruschetta with Shallots - sundaysoupblog

Ingredients

12roma (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

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss together the roma tomatoes, minced garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Toast the bread slices, and brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the roma tomato mixture.