Tomato Basil Bruschetta
A delightful appetizer celebrating fresh summer flavors with toasted baguette topped with diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch slices and place them on a baking sheet.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, until golden brown.
- Mix the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the tomato mixture generously onto the toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or snack.
Notes
Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for best flavor. Toasting bread immediately before serving helps maintain crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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