Wolfgang Puck BRGG0030 Manual page 25

Spicy Tomato and Basil
12 Slices
INGREDIENTS
4 large ripe tomatoes, cored, and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 cup chopped oven dried tomatoes (Or drained canned ones)
1/2 cup basil leaves, julienned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
12 slices country style italian bread, slice 3/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
METHOD
1 Preheat griddle or grill surface on high for 10 minutes. Place tomatoes, 1/3
cup basil salt and peppers in a med size bowl, toss well & set aside.
2 Grill the bread until golden on both sides, approx 2 minutes per side. Place
toast onto a serving dish or platter.
3 In a small bowl mix together the olive oil and roasted garlic. Brush this over
both sides of bread. Using a slotted spoon, drain off excess liquid, divide
tomato mixture evenly between the bread slices. Garnish with remaining
basil.
Recipe courtesy "Live, Love, Eat! The Best of Wolfgang Puck, Random House 2002
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