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Bruschetta

Crisp toasted bread topped with juicy diced tomatoes, briny black olives, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic – a classic Italian appetizer that's simple and vibrant.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
6g
Bruschetta
freshlightItalianveganvegetariandairy-freenonecrispy

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf baguette
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • ½ cup black olives
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F and slice baguette into 1/2-inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Brush bread slices with 2 tablespoons olive oil and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.

  3. 3

    Dice tomatoes and olives; chop basil and mince garlic.

  4. 4

    In a bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, basil, garlic, remaining oil, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Rub toasted bread with cut garlic clove for extra flavor.

  6. 6

    Top each toast with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • brush
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl

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