Classic Bruschetta
A vibrant Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with a mixture of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Baguette or Italian bread
- Fresh tomatoes, diced
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1/2-inch slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Brush the bread slices with olive oil on both sides.
- Bake in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the tomato mixture by combining diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Top each slice of toasted bread with the tomato mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure your tomatoes are ripe for the best flavor and toast the bread just before serving for maximum crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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