Frugal Bruschetta
A classic Italian appetizer that celebrates fresh tomatoes and crunchy bread, perfect for any gathering.
- 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 Fresh Tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Baguette or Ciabatta, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Basil (optional), chopped
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by rinsing and drying the tomatoes.
- Chop the tomatoes into small, uniform pieces.
- Mince the garlic and form a paste with salt.
- Mix the tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Toast the bread by baking or sautéing until golden.
- Assemble the topping on the toasted bread and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, serve bruschetta fresh to maintain the crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, Italian appetizer, vegetarian recipe, easy appetizers, fresh tomatoes