Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients
15 plum tomatoes, sliced length wise and seeded
6 cloves of whole peeled garlic
1 1/2 cup of thinly sliced sweet onion
1/2 cup of olive oil
1 1/2 tsp of oregano
1 tsp of balsamic vinegar
1 loaf of ciabatta bread
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/8 tsp of red pepper flakes
a dash of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp of chopped basil
Preparation
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1) Preheat oven to 300
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2) Toss, tomatoes, onions, and garlic cloves with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano, evenly spread mixture in a baking pan and slow roast for one hour or until tomatoes are soft and onion are cooked through
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3) Let tomato mixture cool, add to a food processor, add in balsamic vinegar and pulse for 45-60 seconds ( mixture should still have a coarsely pureed consistency)
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4) Meanwhile prepare bread by cutting ciabatta bread in half, then cut strips about 1 1/2" thick in width
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5) In a bowl combine olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, using a pasty brush to brush ciabatta bread with oil mixture and grill on a George Foreman grill or let broil to toast bread
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6) Garnish tomato mixture with chopped basil and serve roasted tomato puree with toasted ciabatta strips
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About
This is a simple, delicious, and healthy addition to any meal. Simply spread the delicious pureed tomato mixture on a piece of warm toasted bread and top with aromatic basil. Grab a napkin, close your eyes and fully savor the combination of flavorful ingredients which combine together to produce a heavenly slightly sweet flavor!
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Added:
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 7:42am
