Removing the tomato seeds is super annoying, but the effort is worth it.
Bruschetta
Ingredients
6 or 7 Tomatoes (about 1.5lbs)
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced (~2 Tsp)
6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar
3/4 Tsp Salt, adjust to Taste
1/2 Tsp Black pepper, adjust to Taste
1 Baguette French Bread
Optional
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
Instructions
Cut a small cross in the bottom of each tomato to help remove skin.
Blanche the tomatoes in a pot of boiling water for ~1 min, then peel the skin off.
Core the tomato stems and cut the tomatoes into quarters.
Remove as much of the seeds and juice as possible from the tomatoes.
Finely chop the tomatoes.
Stack the basil leaves together, roll them up, then chop the roll finely.
Toss the tomatoes in a bowl with the garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Cut the baguette into slices.
Optional - Coat one side of the bread slices with olive oil and place oil side down on a baking sheet. Toast the slices in the oven at 450f for approx. 5 mins. Serve the bread oiled side up.
