Description
Italian Tomato Basil Bruschetta is a delightful appetizer featuring crisp bread topped with a fresh mixture of tomatoes, basil, and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub the toasted bread with a cut garlic clove before adding the topping.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
