Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Crispy toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. A light, vibrant appetizer ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or ciabatta
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice bread diagonally into 0.5-inch-thick pieces.
- 2
Dice tomatoes into 0.5-inch pieces. Discard excess liquid.
- 3
Mince garlic. Tear basil into small pieces.
- 4
Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 inches from heat until golden, ~2 minutes per side.
- 5
Rub warm toast with cut garlic clove on both sides.
- 6
Toss tomatoes with minced garlic, basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Spoon tomato mixture onto toast. Drizzle remaining oil on top.
- 8
Serve immediately while bread is still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- serrated bread knife
- cutting board
- baking sheet
- broiler
- small bowl
- spoon
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