Description
Tomato Basil Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle balsamic glaze over the bruschetta before serving.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best taste.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be prepared in advance and assembled just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Italian appetizer, bruschetta recipe