Bruschetta with Hot Cherry Tomatoes
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Prep: 5 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt
A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
A few basil leaves, torn
1 loaf semolina bread, sliced
Directions
- Heat about 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, saute for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes and hot pepper flakes. Season with salt, to taste, and toss to coat in the oil. Cover the pan, raise heat a bit and cook until the tomatoes burst, about for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the lid, squish any whole tomatoes with a wooden spoon and let the tomatoes thicken, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley, adjust the seasoning and remove from the heat.
- Heat the broiler and char the bread on both sides. Arrange the bread on a platter and top with the hot tomatoes. Garnish with torn basil leaves and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil before serving.
