Dried Tomato Crostini by Kendra

DarahDarah Smoot

ingredients

  • 12 dried tomato halves (dry pack)
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar
  • 1 ripe medium tomato,peeled,seeded,and chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 4 pitted ripe olives,minced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons snipped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon capers,drained and chopped
  • cracked black pepper
  • 1 8-ounce loaf baguette-style French bread

directions

  • 1

    In a small bowl combine dried tomatoes, boiling water, and vinegar. Let stand for 15-20 minutes to soften tomatoes. Drain; discard liquid. Cut dried tomatoes into thin strips ;return to bowl. Stir in ripe tomato,onion,olives (if desired),oil,parsley,garlic,and capers. Season with pepper.

  • 2

    Bias-slice the bread into 24 pieces about 1/2 inch thick. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 3 to 5 minutes or till light brown. Turn bread over; bake for 3 to 5 minutes more or till light brown.

  • 3

    Serve tomato mixture with toasted bread. Makes 24 servings.

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