Our Basic Bruschetta

• 12 to 14 fresh ripe plum tomatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon Juice
• Salt and coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, slivered
• 8 thick slices round peasant bread

1. Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch dice and place in a bowl.
2. Toss with the minced garlic and shallots.
3. Chop the basil coarsely and add to the tomatoes, along with the lemon juice, salt and pepper, and 1/3 cup olive oil.
4. Set aside.
5. Heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet.
6. Saute the slivered garlic until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Discard the garlic and reserve the oil.
8. Toast the bread and cut each slice in half.
9. Arrange the slices on eight small plates.
10. Brush the garlic-flavored oil over each slice, spoon the tomato mixture over the bread, and serve immediately.
11. The mixture should be at room temperature.

fresh ripe plum tomatoes, garlic, shallots, fresh basil, lemon juice, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, bread

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/our-basic-bruschetta (may not work)