This is one of the easiest appetizers you can make. Sometimes, this is our dinner, especially on a hot summer day. It sounds very fancy but believe me it is very simple to make and scrumptious!

Here I have two recipes, Bruschetta with Sauteed Mushrooms and Bruschetta with Basil and Tomato, Drizzled with Balsamic.

Ingredients

Bruschetta with Basil and Tomatoes

• 1 loaf of french loaf or good crusty bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes or a 250 grams of cherry tomatoes
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• 8-10 basil leaves, washed and chopped
• salt and pepper

Directions

Bruschetta with Basil and Tomatoes

• Place sliced bread in a heated grill/ toaster or on pan.
• Once done, slice garlic into half and rub on the bread. Drizzle with olive oil and place on a plate
• Dice tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Remove seeds. Drain and place in bowl
• Add basil, salt and pepper
• Drizzle some olive oil and balsamic vinegar and mix.
• Taste and season
• Spoon on the bread slices. Spoon the juices on the bread too. The juives have a lot of flavour.

Bruschetta with Sauteed Mushrooms

• 1 loaf of french loaf or good crusty bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 200 g mushrooms, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried herbs or 1 tbsp chopped basil
• salt and pepper
• olive oil

Directions

Bruschetta with Basil and Tomatoes

• Place sliced bread in a heated grill/ toaster or on pan.
• Once done, slice garlic into half and rub on the bread. Drizzle with olive oil and place on a plate
• In a saucepan, heat a tsp of oil and add onions and garlic
• Once golden, add mushrooms and stir fry. Add spices, salt and pepper
• Fry till onions are caramelized and mushrooms well cooked
• Spoon on bread and serve
• Optional: Top with some cheese and put it under a grill till cheese melts and serve

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