Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ripe juicy tomatoes
- slices crusty Italian bread, cut 1/2 in. thick
- garlic clove minced
- 1-2 T capers, rinsed
- 1/4 c loosely packed fresh oregano or fresh basil
- S&P
- 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil
Directions
Bring medium sauce pan of water to a boil. Cut a cross at the root end of the tomatoes and drop them into boiling water. Cook until skin of tomates begins to split, 1-2 min. Transfer tomatoes to bowl of iced water. Peel and seed tomatoes, then roughly chop. Place in strainer over bowl for 20-30 min. Brush bread lightly with olive oil and place over hot grill or under broiler until golden on each side. Put tomatoes, garlic, capers, and oregano or basil in bowl. Season with s & p. Add oil and mix. Spoon tomato mixture over each bread slice.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Biba's Italian Kitchen
Submitted By: C. S.
cschnei2@ix.netcom.com
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