Tomato Bruschetta
Bruschetta tops crisp toasted bread with a fresh, garlicky tomato and basil mixture. It is a simple Italian appetizer that bursts with summer flavor. Perfect for entertaining or a light snack on a warm evening.
- ⏱ 15 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Party
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- a handful fresh basil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the tomatoes and mix with chopped basil, a little olive oil, and salt; let sit 10 minutes.
- Slice the baguette and toast or grill until crisp and golden.
- Rub each warm slice with a raw garlic clove.
- Drizzle the toasts with olive oil.
- Spoon the tomato mixture on top just before serving.
- Finish with a little more basil and serve at once.
💡 Chef's tip
Spoon the tomato topping on only just before serving, since sitting on the bread too long turns the crisp toast soggy.
Rubbing the warm toasted bread with a raw garlic clove infuses it with gentle garlic flavor without any raw harshness.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbs: 26 g
- Fat: 7 g
