Description
This Easy Bruschetta Recipe is a classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a flavorful mixture of diced tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for a light and delicious starter!
Ingredients
French Baguette:
1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Roma Tomatoes:
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, finely diced
Fresh Basil:
1/4 cup, chopped
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Balsamic Vinegar:
1 tablespoon
Salt:
1/4 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese (optional):
1/4 cup grated
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toast Baguette Slices: Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Prepare Tomato Mixture: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted baguette slices. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- To prevent sogginess, top the bread just before serving.
- For extra flavor, rub toasted bread with a garlic clove before adding toppings.
- Try heirloom or cherry tomatoes for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
