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Classic tomato bruschetta

Using a mix of tomatoes gives a good range of flavours – we used cherry for sweetness and vine-ripened for a stronger taste. Slices of ciabatta toast well and keep crisp under the topping.

Using a mix of tomatoes gives a good range of flavours – we used cherry for sweetness and vine-ripened for a stronger taste. Slices of ciabatta toast well and keep crisp under the topping.

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Cooking Time

Cook: 15 Mins

Cooking Time

Serves: 4

Cooking Time

Price: 62p per serving

Nutritional Information

Each 223g serving contains

Energy
1249kj
298kcal
15%
Fat
11.3g
Med
16%
Saturates
1.7g
Med
9%
Sugars
7.3g
Med
8%
Salt
1g
Med
17%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
560kj/134kcal

Ingredients

1 ciabatta loaf

2 tbsp virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

1 garlic clove, cut in half

500g mixed tomatoes, roughly chopped

1 red onion, finely chopped

Basil leaves, torn

Balsamic vinegar, to serve

Method

1
Cut 8 x 2cm diagonal slices of bread and brush lightly with olive oil on both sides. Heat a griddle pan and cook the bread on both sides until charred (or toast under the grill).
2
Rub one side of each slice of bread with the cut side of the garlic clove.
3
Top with the tomatoes, red onion and basil. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and some balsamic vinegar.