Description
Enjoy the classic flavors of Italy with this delicious Tomato Bruschetta recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, these toasty bread slices topped with a flavorful tomato mixture are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Bruschetta:
- 1 French baguette (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for brushing)
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes (seeded and finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toast the Baguette: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Toast for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Assemble: Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub each toasted bread slice with a cut clove of garlic before topping.
- Best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
