Tomato And Basil Crostini Recipe

Crostini means "little toasts" in Italian. Serve this appetizer with your favorite pasta dish.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: Italian
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 15-30 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 12 to 16 slices French bread (baguette type)
• 1 large clove garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Allow the tomatoes to drain in a colander for 30 minutes.
2. Toast the slices of bread and rub each with garlic. Combine the tomatoes with the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and divide between the slices of toast. Serve immediately.
3. Serves 4 to 6.