Easy Bruschetta Recipe
A delightful Italian appetizer with warm, crisp bread topped with juicy tomatoes, aromatic basil, and a drizzle of rich balsamic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Basil Leaves, cut into strips
- 1 Baguette
- Parmesan, as desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dice the tomatoes into small pieces.
- Mix together diced tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and chopped basil. Season with salt and pepper and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.
- Toast the bread slices in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until crisp.
- Build the Bruschetta by loading each toast with the tomato mixture.
- Garnish with Parmesan and serve immediately.
Notes
For a personal twist, experiment with toppings like fresh mozzarella or spicy jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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