Description
A classic Bruschetta recipe featuring toasted baguette slices topped with a flavorful mixture of diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. This Italian appetizer is easy to make and bursting with fresh, summery flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Baguette Slices:
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
Tomato Mixture:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (plus 1 whole clove for rubbing toast)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: shaved Parmesan or mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare tomato mixture: Combine tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Toast bread: Rub warm toasted bread with whole garlic clove.
- Assemble: Spoon tomato mixture onto each slice of bread. Top with cheese if desired and serve.
Notes
- Best served fresh.
- You can prepare the tomato mixture ahead of time.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
