Classic Tomato Bruschetta
A simple and flavorful Italian appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
- While the bread is toasting, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
- Season the tomato mixture with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Once the baguette slices are toasted, rub one side of each slice with a peeled garlic clove.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the garlic-rubbed side of each toasted baguette slice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg