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Roasted Rustic Tomato and Garlic Bruschetta

Beautifully roasted baby tomatoes and garlic caramelize and become even more amazing! Serve over toasted gluten free bread or regular bread for those that can. Then top with your favorite cheese, parmesan, feta, or something else. Finally, garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil or thick balsamic or balsamic reduction.
Servings 4 servings as an appetizer or side
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 16 oz mini heirloom or grape tomatoes rinsed and dried
  • 5 - 6 large garlic sliced
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 4 - 5 slices bread slices toasted or grilled (gluten free bread if needed)
  • 6 - 8  basil leaves rinsed, dried and cut fine (kitchen shears work well for this)

Other Toppings:

  • Parmesan or Pecorino Cheese freshly grated
  • Goat cheese or Fresh Mozzarella crumbled or sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction
  • Prosciutto
  • Artichoke hearts

Instructions

  • Drizzle the canola oil over a stone around the outside of the bar pan or heavy cookie sheet. A cast iron skillet will also work well.
  • Add the tomatoes and garlic and drizzle olive oil over, then stir in the pan to coat with the oil. Sprinkle the salt over the pan.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees and cook for 20 – 25 minutes more, or until the tomatoes are soft and caramelized and the garlic appears toasted.
  • Using a rubber spatula, scrape the tomatoes and garlic, including the oil, into a small bowl to serve. Serve the tomatoes on toasted or grilled bread slices, fresh basil leaves, your choice of cheeses, balsamic or balsamic reduction, olive oil, prosciutto or other meats.

Notes

To make a balsamic reduction that is delicious, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat, a 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, stirring the pan often and swirling the vinegar in the pan for a few minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup and continue to stir and heat until thickened, or "reduced", about 3-5 minutes more.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bruschetta