Tomato-Basil Crostini

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups fresh plum tomatoes, seeds and jelly removed, diced
2. 1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
3. 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4. 1/4 tsp salt
5. 1 medium garlic clove, peeled & crushed
6. 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
7. 2 Italian flat breads (4 oz each)
8. 1 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste

Procedures

TOMATO-BASIL TOPPING

1. PREHEAT oven to 400ºF.
2. BLEND tomatoes, basil, first quantity of extra virgin olive oil and salt thoroughly. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Just prior to serving, drain excess liquid.

Garlic-Infused Olive Oil

1. COMBINE crushed garlic to second quantity of extra virgin olive oil. Infuse (let soak) for one hour.

CROSTINI

1. LINE sheet pan or cookie sheet with foil.
2. DRIZZLE garlic-infused olive oil over flat bread; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. BAKE for 4-5 minutes until hot, but not crisped or dried.
4. TRANSFER flat breads to serving plate. Cut into wedges or 2" x 2" squares.
5. TOP each piece with chilled Tomato-Basil Topping. Serve immediately.

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