Classic Bruschetta: Fresh and Crispy
A delightful Italian appetizer highlighting fresh ingredients with crunchy toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/3 cup high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 large cloves of garlic, peeled and halved
- 1.5 lbs Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for the tomato mixture)
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the baguette slices.
- Brush each piece of bread with high-quality olive oil and rub halved garlic cloves on them.
- Toast the bread for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Prepare the tomato topping by mixing diced Roma tomatoes, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and pepper.
- Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble the Bruschetta by spooning the tomato mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Enjoy fresh for the best taste. Tomato topping can be prepared in advance but shouldn’t be assembled until serving to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, appetizer, Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients, snacks