Description
A simple and classic bruschetta recipe with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for brushing bread)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- For extra richness, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, tomato, appetizer, Italian, easy recipe