Easy Bruschetta
Transport yourself to the sun-kissed streets of Italy with this easy bruschetta recipe. Bursting with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crisp bread, it’s the perfect appetizer for any gathering. Simple to make yet impressive in presentation, this dish will delight your taste buds and leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 pieces of bruschetta 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 large baguette or ciabatta (sliced into half-inch pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange sliced bread on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil.
- Toast bread in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While bread is toasting, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Add torn basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar if using; mix gently.
- Remove toasted bread from oven, top each slice generously with the tomato mixture.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg