Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Servings: 10 +
Calories: 39kcal
This Easy Bruschetta Recipe is so quick to make there is no need for store bought. It's flavorful, perfect for parties, or anytime you want a tasty appetizer.
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Ingredients
BREAD:
- 1 loaf crusty bread such as french baguette or ciabatta.
- extra virgin olive oil for brushing bread
BRUSCHETTA
- 8 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup (12g) chiffonade basil
- 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
BREAD:
- Preheat griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Slice bread on the bias and brush each side liberally with extra virgin olive oil. Cook unitl each side is golden.
BRUSCHETTA:
- In a large bowl combine all the bruschetta ingredients. Top each toasted slice of bread with a mound of brushcetta or serve in a bowl and let guests top their own.
Notes
- STORAGE: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Use a slotted spoon to serve to let the extra juice drain.
- About the bread: You can use a baguette, french bread, or even sourdough. For a traditional bruschetta serve on Italian bread like ciabatta. To add more flavor to the bread rub each toasted slice with a halved clove of garlic. Or sprinkle each toasted piece with a little salt and pepper.
- More flavor options: After topping each slice of bread with the bruschetta drizzle each with a balsamic glaze/reduction or sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Also, if you find the fresh garlic too strong briefly sautee it in the olive oil before adding to the tomatoes.
- Nutrition is for the bruschetta only.
Nutrition
Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 829IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg