Crostini Mini Bruschetta Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bread
01 -
400g baguette or French stick, sliced into 1 cm pieces
→ Toppings
02 -
4-6 vine tomatoes, finely diced
03 -
½ red onion, finely diced
04 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped
→ Cupboard Essentials
06 -
4 tbsp olive oil
07 -
Salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 180°C.
02 -
Slice the baguette into 1.5 cm wide pieces, approximately the width of a finger.
03 -
Place the diced tomatoes and onions into a sieve over a bowl. Season generously with salt, stir, and set aside to release excess liquid.
04 -
Add minced garlic to a chopping board with a pinch of salt. Use the side of a knife to repeatedly squish and drag the garlic until it forms a paste.
05 -
Combine the garlic paste with olive oil in a mixing bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and mix well.
06 -
Lightly brush the bread slices with half of the garlic oil and arrange them on a baking tray. Bake for 7 minutes until lightly toasted.
07 -
Add drained tomato and onion mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in the remaining garlic oil and season with additional salt, if needed.
08 -
Top the toasted bread slices with the tomato and onion mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
# Notes:
01 -
For the best flavor, use fresh vine or cherry tomatoes.
02 -
Slice the bread evenly for consistent toasting.
03 -
Avoid over-toasting or burning the bread in the oven.