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Sweet Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

April 28, 2010 by KimiHarris 13 Comments

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There is something so beautiful about taking fresh tomatoes and a few other flavorful ingredients and making a beautiful bruschetta topping. In this recipe I roast the tomatoes in olive oil infused with garlic for a rich and sweet flavor. This method works wonders when tomatoes aren’t at their prime. It turns mediocre tomatoes into a flavorful bright spot spot on the menu. If you look at my photos below, you will see how even the color is enhanced by the roasting method.  I finished it off with some sweet basil, salt and pepper and balsamic vinegar. So simple and so good. I served this at a recent bridal shower and it got good reviews from everyone.

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By the way, the chilling time is essential for infusing the tomatoes with the basil flavor. It’s well worth the wait and makes this a great do a head dish. And this topping can be served a variety of ways. No need to to limit this topping to just bruschetta! Use it to top grilled chicken, serve with fried eggs, or roasted asparagus. I think that there are a lot of options.

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I wanted the garlic flavor to be mild, which is why I simply infused the olive oil with the garlic If you want more garlic flavor add a few other garlic cloves to roast with the tomatoes in the oven.

Sweet Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
(Yields about 3-4 cups of topping. Can be cut in half)

    2-3 pounds of fresh, ripe tomatoes
    1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
    3 garlic cloves
    A handful of fresh basil leaves
    1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
    Unrefined salt and freshly ground pepper

1) Crush the garlic cloves firmly and peel. You want the garlic to be well smashed so that it’s flavor infuses well. (Place the flat surface of a large knife on the unpeeled garlic, and give it a smash with your fist). Add the olive oil to a small sauce pan on the stove and add the smashed and peeled garlic cloves. Heat the oil until it is just hot enough to make the garlic start to sizzle. Turn off the heat and set aside. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Farenheit.

2) Wash the tomatoes and cut in half. Place on a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Take the garlic cloves out of the olive oil with a spoon or strain it through a fine sieve. Toss the tomatoes with the garlic infused olive oil and salt and pepper the tomatoes generously. Arrange the tomatoes cut side up. Place in the top third of the oven and roast for around 15 to 20 minutes, or until the skins have started to burst.

3) Allow the tomatoes to cool, then cut into bite sized pieces. Tear basil over the tomatoes, drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and mix gently. Taste test and adjust flavors as needed.

Chill for several hours and taste test again before serving. Serve on top of bruschetta (french bread toasted in the oven after being smeared with olive oil and a cut garlic clove) or with whatever else catches your fancy. Enjoy!

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I love beautiful and simple food that is nourishing to the body and the soul. I wrote Fresh: Nourishing Salads for All Seasons and Ladled: Nourishing Soups for All Seasons as another outlet of sharing this love of mine. I also love sharing practical tips on how to make a real food diet work on a real life budget. Find me online elsewhere by clicking on the icons below!

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  1. Jenny @ Nourished Kitchen

    April 28, 2010 at 9:28 am

    This is lovely, Kimi. Roasting amplifies the flavor of tomatoes so beautifully and basil is such a perfect accompaniment.

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  2. Wiosanna

    April 28, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Wow, so simple, so gorgeous. I must try this.
    Greetings from Poland 🙂

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  3. Dink Kreis

    April 28, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Lovely..I will look forward to serving this.

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  4. Amanda

    April 28, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    So beautiful! I think I will serve this at my brother’s fiance’s bridal shower coming up! Thank you!

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  5. rachael

    April 28, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    you have the most amazing recipes on here. I am making this and taking it to lunch for my office tommorow 🙂 ty!

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  6. Rachel

    April 28, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Looks beautiful, as always, Kimi! 🙂 We make this at our house although I confess I do add more garlic, and garlic, and more garlic! lol 😉 What can I say, we are a garlic-lovin’ family. . . AND it keeps the germs at bay – double blessing! Plus the taste and aroma that fills your house is indescribable and just plain heavenly when it’s roasting. I like to also wrap this filling with some raw cheese and homemade cream cheese inside of an omelette. . . we also serve it on sourdough crackers – oh, would be super yummy scooped up with your Rosemary crackers too! 🙂 I’m actually making another batch of those crackers tomorrow – they’re a fave around here! 🙂 Blessings to you fellow food lover and nourisher! Thanks Kimi for all you do Hun!

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  7. Chaya

    April 29, 2010 at 6:51 am

    I love tomatoes and what a great way to serve them!

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  8. Jen

    April 29, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    Sounds so yummy!

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  9. Kathy

    May 1, 2010 at 6:41 am

    This recipe looks like a keeper! We haven’t had tomatoes yet this year, but I might have to go buy some before our home-grown ones are ready…

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  10. Kelly @ Hot Cookin'

    May 3, 2010 at 6:56 am

    I love bruschetta, and your recipe looks like a huge winner! Our home-grown tomatoes won’t be ready for a couple months yet, but this makes me want to go get some Ugly Ripe Tomatoes and whip up some bruschetta this weekend.

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  11. Primal Toad

    May 5, 2010 at 5:28 am

    This is currently printing! I used to HATE tomatoes but now LOVE them to death! I can’t wait to make for the family 😉

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    October 26, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    […] you could serve something like my Black Bean and Pineapple Salsa for a refreshing start or make Roasted Tomato Bruschetta (an excellent use of tomatoes no longer at the peak of their season). These are both great make […]

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