Classic Bruschetta: Fresh and Crispy
A simple yet delicious Italian starter featuring crisp baguette topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/3 cup high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and halved
- 1.5 lbs Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (additional)
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice your baguette into half-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the baguette slices.
- Toast the bread for about 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the toasted baguette slices with halved garlic cloves.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto each garlic-rubbed baguette slice.
- Drizzle a bit more balsamic glaze and olive oil on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Serve fresh for the best taste. Arrange on a platter and top with extra basil for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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