Description
Fresh and flavorful, this classic Tomato Bruschetta is a perfect appetizer that bursts with the vibrant taste of ripe tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar atop crispy baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bruschetta:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Bread: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Make the Tomato Topping: In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble: Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted baguette slices. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, rub the toasted bread with a cut clove of garlic before adding the tomato topping.
- Best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
