Fettunta Toscana (Grilled Bread With Tomates
Yield: 4 Servings
4 lg ripe tomatoes
1/4 c
basil leaves,torn
6 sl country style bread,cut -
-1/2 thic,k & halved
3 lg garlic cloves,lightly -
-crushed
1
salt & pepper
4 T
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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