Onion Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• ½ french baguette
• 2 roma tomatoes (medium)
• 1 red onion (medium)
• 5-6 basil leaves (chopped + to more to garnish)
• ¾ tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• pinch of salt
• pinch of pepper

Method

1. In a bowl mix together chopped onion, tomato and basil. Add olive oil, garlic salt, salt and black pepper to taste.
2. Mix everything till well combined and then set aside for 1-2 hours. This time is important for flavors to mix-in together.
3. In a plate take olive oil and add minced garlic to it. Also add salt, black pepper and mix.
4. Dip the bread slices one by one in this oil-garlic mixture. Toast the bread in the oven at 350 F degrees for 8-10 minutes. Or you can toast on a grill/pan.
5. While you are toasting the bread, make the balsamic glaze. To a pan on medium heat, add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Also add pinch of salt & black pepper (optional).
6. The mixture will come to a boil, keep stirring till it thickens. This will take 4-5 minutes. You will know it's done when it coats the back of your spoon.
7. Arrange the bread slices on serving plate. Top with the onion-tomato-basil mixture.
8. Drizzle the balsamic glaze on top, sprinkle some more basil and serve the onion tomato bruschetta immediately!