Bruschetta with tomatoes, basil and olive oil

Jul 20, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks

This mediterranean snack it’s a great choice to give your heart and blood stream a dose of protection. Olive oil helps maintain healthy levels of LDL cholesterol  in our body and providing Vitamin E and essential fatty-acids. Rich in phenolic compounds providing antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Don’t forget to slap those basil leaves to release and enhance their incredible aroma.

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices wholemeal sourdough

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 tomatoes

  • 1 small clove garlic

  • Handful of basil

  • Salt and pepper

Method:

  1. Finely chop the tomatoes and add to a bowl with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Tear the basil and add to the tomatoes.
  2. Heat a griddle pan and cook the slices of sourdough on both sides until slightly charred, so that the lines appear on it. Slice the garlic clove in half and rub on both sides of the bread. Top the bread with your tomato and basil mixture.