Description
A classic Italian appetizer, Tomato Bruschetta is a delicious combination of ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and balsamic vinegar served on crispy toasted bread slices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for parties or as a light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 French baguette sliced into ½-inch pieces
Tomato Mixture:
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for brushing
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Optional grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toast bread: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 6–8 minutes until golden.
- Prepare tomato mixture: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Assemble: Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Garnish with Parmesan if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest tomatoes and basil for optimal flavor.
- For extra crunch, rub toasted bread with a cut clove of garlic before adding the tomato mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook, Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
