Description
This easy bruschetta recipe is a classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a flavorful mixture of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for a quick and tasty starter!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bruschetta:
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional:
- Extra garlic clove for rubbing toast
Instructions
- Preheat oven and toast baguette: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and toast for 7–8 minutes until golden.
- Prepare tomato mixture: In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble bruschetta: Optional: Rub toasted bread with garlic. Spoon tomato mixture onto slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes for best results.
- For a cheesy twist, add shredded mozzarella or Parmesan.
- To avoid soggy bread, add toppings just before serving or serve separately for assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: ~120
- Sugar: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~200 mg
- Fat: ~6 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~14 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
