Stewed Tomato Bruschetta Recipes

TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.
• Toast bread in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 1 minute on each side. Top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Return bread to baking sheet and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Broil in preheated oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

STEWED-TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook garlic, bay leaves, and cloves, stirring, until garlic is golden, 35 to 40 seconds. Remove from heat, then transfer garlic, bay leaves, and cloves with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Reserve all but 2 tablespoons oil in a heatproof bowl, then add celery, onion, frying pepper, curry powder, salt, pepper, and reserved bay leaves and cloves to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are just beginning to break down, about 20 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in half of reserved garlic slices. Add remaining 1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar, if desired.
• Heat grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Meanwhile, brush both sides of bread slices with reserved olive oil, then grill in hot grill pan, turning over once, until pale golden and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes total.
• Spoon tomato mixture onto toast on plates and sprinkle with remaining garlic slices.

SMEARED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA WITH EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, TORN BASIL, AND SALT

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange on a platter with the garlic and torn basil.
• Drizzle some olive oil on top of the bread slices. Rub the bread with some garlic. Squeeze and rub the tomato on the bread. Finish with the basil and a little salt and pepper.
• Chef's note: These bruschetta should be prepared at the last minute.

HUNT'S® EASY TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush tops with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, drained tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Divide tomato mixture evenly over toasted bread. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• To peel the tomatoes, place them in boiling water for 1 minute and then immediately transfer to cold water. Peel and quarter tomatoes, and place in a large saucepan with the salt. Slowly simmer over low heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.