Bruschetta Recipe
This bruschetta recipe comes together in a snap, is so delicious, and tastes so fresh. It is the perfect appetizer for guests.
Servings: 14 servings
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces French bread cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound fresh tomatoes chopped, Roma tomatoes are my preference, see note
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves sliced just before combining
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- dash freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brush the bread on each side lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place on the rimmed baking sheet. Toast for 3 minutes, flip the bread, and toast for 3 more minutes until it is lightly golden brown.16 ounces French bread, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- While the bread is toasting, combine the tomatoes, basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and garlic in a large bowl. Toss and season with salt and pepper.1 pound fresh tomatoes, 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, dash freshly ground black pepper
- Top the toasted bread with spoonfuls of the tomato mixture, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For very ripe and juicy tomatoes it can be helpful to pull out the pulp and seeds and let them strain in a strainer. This will get rid of excess moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg