Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
A vibrant and flavorful bruschetta made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and a touch of olive oil, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry (or grape) tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup basil, chopped (or more if desired)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- 1 large whole wheat baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 clove garlic, sliced in half
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and slicing the tomatoes and mixing with garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Toast the baguette slices on a baking sheet for about 5-7 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Rub the toasted bread with the halved garlic clove.
- Top each slice with the tomato mixture.
- Garnish with extra basil and serve immediately.
Notes
For a fun twist, consider a bruschetta bar where guests can customize their toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, summer appetizer, tomato recipe, vegetarian starter
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