Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients
For the Bruschetta
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
For the Tomato Topping
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Brush both sides of each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and immediately rub one side of each toasted slice with the cut side of a halved garlic clove. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the bread is toasting, prepare the tomato topping. In a medium bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Stir the tomato mixture gently to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To serve, spoon a generous amount of the tomato topping onto each toasted baguette slice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
For the Bruschetta
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
For the Tomato Topping
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Brush both sides of each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oven and immediately rub one side of each toasted slice with the cut side of a halved garlic clove. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the bread is toasting, prepare the tomato topping. In a medium bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze (if using), salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Stir the tomato mixture gently to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To serve, spoon a generous amount of the tomato topping onto each toasted baguette slice. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min