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Tomato Basil Bagel Bruschetta

Contributed by Eileen Goltz.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup seeded and diced ripe tomato
2 tablespoon shredded fresh basil leaves Pinch of salt
1 bagel (garlic, onion or plain), split
1 clove of garlic, peeled and halved lengthwise

Instructions:

In a bowl combine the oil, tomato, basil and salt. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes. Toast the bagel in the toaster or under the broiler. While the bagel is still hot, rub the cut surface with the garlic. Spoon the tomato mixture on top. Eat at once.

Special InstructionsFresh Herbs and Insect Infestation:
Fresh Basil and various other herbs (including basil, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage and thyme) are often used as spices or garnishing. Aphids, thrips and other insects may often be found on the leaves and stems of these herbs. Insects tend to nestle in the crevices between the leaves and branches of herbs. These insects can curl up and stick to the leaf once they come in contact with water.

Inspection:
1. Soak herbs in a solution of cold water and vegetable wash. The proper amount of vegetable wash has been added when some bubbles are observed in the water. (In the absence of vegetable wash, several drops of concentrated non-scented liquid detergent may be used. However, for health reasons, thoroughly rinse off the soapy solution.)
2. Agitate the herbs in the soapy water, in order to loosen the sticking excretion of the bugs.
3. Using a heavy stream of water, thoroughly wash off the soap and other foreign matter from the herbs.
4. Check both sides of each leaf under direct light.
5. If one or two insects are found, rewash the herbs.
6. If any insects are found after repeating the agitation process twice, the entire bunch must be discarded.

>Notes: Fresh Basil tends to be infested with aphids, thrips and other insects. Please check "Special Instructions" below for instructions on checking fresh herbs for insect infestation.