Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients
For the Bruschetta Topping
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bruschetta topping: In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the crostini.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Prepare the crostini: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Bake the baguette slices for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Once the crostini are out of the oven, immediately rub one side of each toasted slice with the cut side of the halved garlic clove. This will infuse a subtle garlic flavor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
To serve, spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each garlic-rubbed crostini. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
For the Bruschetta Topping
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For the Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the bruschetta topping: In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the crostini.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Prepare the crostini: Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Bake the baguette slices for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Once the crostini are out of the oven, immediately rub one side of each toasted slice with the cut side of the halved garlic clove. This will infuse a subtle garlic flavor.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
To serve, spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each garlic-rubbed crostini. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min