Bruschetta
This Italian Bruschetta Recipe is a really easy Italian appetizer. Toasted bread is topped with chopped tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil. A delicious antipasto that is truly a crowd pleaser!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 118kcal
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut into 1/2-inch slices, should be about 12 slices, depending on baguette size
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin oil
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes about 7-8 plum or Roma tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt more or less to taste
- ¼ cup chopped basil ribbons 6-8 basil leaves, chiffonade or chopped
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices: Preheat oven to 400 F (200 degrees C). Use a pastry brush to brush olive oil on both slices (1 tablespoon or more, if needed) of the bread slices. Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet.
- Toast until golden: Place the sheet in the oven and toast the bread until golden, 7-12 minutes, turning halfway through. Every oven is different. If you like your bread darker and crispier, toast it a little longer.
- Make the tomato topping: Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, olive oil and basil.
- Check the seasoning: Toss together and check the seasoning. If it needs more salt, add a little bit more, to your taste.
- Serve the bruschetta: When ready to serve, arrange the toasted bread slices on a serving plate. Spoon the tomato mixture on each slice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg