Classic Italian Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS FOR TOMATO BRUSCHETTA:

• San Marzono tomatoes or Roma Tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs, diced

• 1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• 2 whole garlic cloves

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• balsamic glaze

• Handle of arugula micro greens

INGREDIENTS FOR TOASTS:

• 1 loaf of sourdough bread, sliced

• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1. Core and dice tomatoes (or use a food chopper). Drain any excess juice and transfer tomatoes to a medium bowl.

2. Stack basil leaves and roll them into a tube. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the basil into ribbons and transfer to the bowl with tomatoes.

3. Juice 1/2 lemon over bowl & mix.

4. Season tomatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir gently to combine and set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.

5. Serve with bruschetta toasts, too with micro greens, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or balsamic glaze.

Make the Bruschetta Toasts:

1. in a skillet drizzle with olive oil & fry until perfectly golden brown!