Brushetta
Nannette Nussbaum Wilson
8/3/02 MCH 40th Reunion 1 baguette or sourdough loaf or can use Melba toasts
8 Roma tomatoes, chopped
3 Tbsp olive oil
2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 C small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
Italian seasoning (optional)
Salt to taste
20 leaves fresh basil finely minced
Cut French bread into ½" slices. Bake @ 350o F for 10 min; turn over and bake for 5-10 more. Remove from oven. When cool to touch, rub 1 surface with peeled garlic clove.
Chop garlic, onion, tomatoes. Sprinkle with red wine vinegar and olive oil--add salt and Italian seasoning to taste. Add freshly minced basil about 2 hours before serving.
