Bruschetta
(from New Basics)1 ¾ lb. ripe tomatoes
2 T. minced green onions
1 t. lemon juice
1/3
+ ¼ cup olive oil2 T. minced garlic
1 cup fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, slivered
French bread, sliced
Cut tomatoes ¼" dice, place in bowl. Toss with the minced garlic and green onions. Chop the basil coarsely; add to the tomatoes, along with the lemon juice, salt and pepper and 1/3 cup olive oil. Set aside.
Heat the ¼ cup olive oil in a small skillet. Sauté the slivered garlic until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Toast the bread until fairly crisp. Brush bread with hot oil and top with a spoonful of tomato mixture.