Fettunta Toscana(Grilled Bread With Tomates

* Exported from MasterCook *

FETTUNTA TOSCANA (GRILLED BREAD WITH TOMATES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Italian
Snacks Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 lg Ripe tomatoes
1/4 c Basil leaves, torn
6 sl Country style bread, cut
-- 1/2" thick & halved
3 lg Garlic cloves, lightly
-- crushed
Salt & pepper
4 tb Olive oil

Wash the tomatoes & cut them in half. Remove as many
seeds as possible & dice them. Set them in a small
bowl & combine with the basil leaves.
Grill or broil the bread slices & turn them so that
both sides are light brown. Rub each slice with a
garlic clove. Spoon some of the tomato mixture over
the bread, sprinkle with the salt & pepper & drizzle
with olive oil. Serve immediately. VARIATION:
Fettunta co Rucola. Replace the basil with 1 small
bunch of arugula, stems removed & leaves finely diced.



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