Description
A classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Let the tomato mixture sit for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for best flavor.
- For extra crunch, toast bread longer.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, tomato basil, Italian appetizer, easy starter