Tomato & Basil Bruschetta
Crispy garlic-rubbed bread topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic drizzle. A classic Italian appetizer that's ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 loaf baguette or ciabatta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 medium Roma tomatoes
- 8 leaves fresh basil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 0 to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice bread diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- 2
Core tomatoes and dice into 1/4-inch pieces; place in a bowl.
- 3
Mince garlic finely. Tear basil into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Brush both sides of bread with oil.
- 5
Toast bread until golden and crispy on both sides, ~2 minutes each.
- 6
Rub hot toast with cut side of raw garlic clove until fragrant.
- 7
Top each slice with tomatoes and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Drizzle balsamic vinegar lightly over tops. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or griddle
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small bowl
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