Quick & Delicious Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta with Hummus, Basil & Mint
Grilled Sourdough Baguette Slices are simply topped with Hummus, layered with Fabulous Summer Heirloom Tomatoes and garnished with Basil and Mint
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
The Bread:
- 8 1/2 inch slices sourdough baguette
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 t. each; use more if you like
- 1 medium peeled garlic clove cut in half
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup Heirloom Tomatoes or extra tasty garden tomatoes
- 8 tablespoons Hummus (I do make my own)
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon Italian Dressing* see:
- 24 small Basil Leaves* or slice large leaves thinly
- 16 small Mint Leaves
Instructions
Bread:
- Heat your grill to medium- high. Cut Baguette into 1/2 in slices. Brush one side with the EVOO. Add to hot grill oiled side down. Remove when toasty with strong grill marks. Immediately rub cut garlic over the bread.
Toppings:
- Spread 1 tablespoon of Hummus to the bread. Slice tomatoes 1/4 thick, then into 3/4 inch pieces; slice small cherry tomatoes in half. Add them to a bowl with a pinch of Kosher Salt - and Italian Dressing. Let stand to marinate at room temperature just 5 minutes.
- Slice tomatoes 1/4 thick, then into 3/4 inch pieces; slice small cherry tomatoes in half. Add them to a bowl with a pinch of Kosher Salt - and Italian Dressing. Let stand to marinate st room temperature just 5 minutes.Drain slightly, add to the hummus decoratively, then add small mint and basil leaves.
Notes
Italian Dressing: see my Recipe: Karen’s “Shaken” Italian Dressing
~ Or use a splash of Balsamic vinegar and EVOO.
Recipe can be made ahead and assembled right before your gathering. This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
~ Or use a splash of Balsamic vinegar and EVOO.
Recipe can be made ahead and assembled right before your gathering. This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg