Authentic Italian Bruschetta
A simple and delicious Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or ciabatta bread
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette or ciabatta bread into 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the bread slices with olive oil and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously on top of each slice of toasted bread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor. Experiment with different types of bread for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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