Description
This easy bruschetta recipe is a classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a flavorful mixture of diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Simple, fresh, and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Tomato Topping:
- 3 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional:
- Extra olive oil and balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the bread: Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Make the tomato topping: In a bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Assemble: Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted baguette slices before serving.
- Drizzle: Optionally drizzle with extra olive oil or balsamic glaze.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, rub a cut garlic clove on the warm toasted bread before adding the topping.
- Use heirloom or cherry tomatoes for a colorful twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
