Makes 12, prep time 10 minutes, cooking time 5-10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE PESTO
2 large bunches of basil
4 tbsp of olive oil
2 tbsp of grated parmesan
2 tbsp of pine nuts
1 garlic clove chopped
Pinch of rock salt
The zest of a ½ lemon
FOR THE BRUSCHETTA
12 x 3 cm slices of a french bread
4 tbsp of tomato paste
3 large tomatoes diced
3 tbsp of pesto
10 basil leaves sliced
METHOD
Gently toast the pine nuts in a frying pan until golden, allow to cool.
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
Dice the tomatoes, place in a bowl and mix with the pesto.
On a griddle pan toast the bread slices on both sides.
Arrange the toasted bread on a serving dish and spread over a teaspoon of tomato paste.
Top with the diced tomato. Finally, add the sliced basil, and serve.