Homemade Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer celebrating fresh ingredients with diced tomatoes, basil, and olive oil on toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Baguette or Ciabatta
- 4 Ripe Tomatoes, diced
- 2–3 Cloves of Garlic, minced
- Basil Leaves, chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash your tomatoes and basil, dice the tomatoes into small cubes, and chop the basil.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped basil in a mixing bowl. Drizzle in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently and let sit for about 10–15 minutes.
- Toast the Bread: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice your baguette or ciabatta into ½-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for about 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spoon the tomato mixture onto each slice of toasted bread. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your Bruschetta warm, garnished with an extra basil leaf on top.
Notes
Bruschetta is best enjoyed fresh. Store leftover ingredients separately to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, appetizer, Italian, summer, fresh ingredients