Tomato, onion and basil bruschetta Recipe

Tomato, onion and basil bruschetta Recipe

  • 2 slices white country-style bread
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 200g/6oz canned tomatoes, strained
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, torn, plus extra for garnish
  1. For the bruschetta, drizzle the bread with the olive oil and toast in a hot chargrill pan for 2-3 minutes on both sides, or until golden-brown and crisp.
  2. For the topping, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until softened, then add the tomatoes and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to break down slightly, then stir in the basil.
  3. Serve the tomatoes on top of the bruschetta, and garnish with more basil leaves.
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