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Bruschetta with Shallots

SUBMITTED BY: DOREENB

"Shallots are the special ingredient in this easy, filling bruschetta. The tomato mixture tastes best when prepared ahead of time and chilled for approximately 1 hour."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 46 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min
Original recipe yield 8 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 12 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the roma tomatoes, minced garlic, shallots, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil.
  2. Place the slivered garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Discard garlic.
  3. Toast the bread slices, and brush with the olive oil heated with garlic. Top slices with the roma tomato mixture.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CHEFJACQUIE
what an elegant rendition for bruschetta! Very tasty. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ANNE LAMBORN
Delicious! However, the second time I made them, I prepared the mixture the night before so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by kweb4
This made a beautiful presentation! Basil and tomatoes fresh from my father's garden, along... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JELLBERG
This is a FABULOUS and easy recipe! I have e-mailed it to many of my friends who raved about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by DeNean
This recipes is wonderful, served it as an appetizer for New Years Eve. I thought it was a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LINDSTROM
Absolutely without a doubt the best bruschetta we've ever had - thanks!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by Julia
Great recipe! I have picky tomato eaters so I used only 4 romas. The garlic, shallot and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BONNILOU
This is the best recipe I have tried, it is a fast tasty appetizer and a great after school... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by VORCHA
Divine and so easy to prepare. I prefer to saute my garlic and shallots to mellow the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by Kathy W.
I took the advise of a previous reviewer and made this the night before let the flavors blend.... MORE

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