Classic Bruschetta Recipe
Classic Bruschetta Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 Servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Classic Bruschetta Recipe is one of those appetizers that disappears almost as fast as you can make it. Fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar are spooned over perfectly toasted baguette slices for a simple, flavorful bite that’s perfect for summer gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you’re craving an easy Italian appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
- 3 Garlic Cloves, divided
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 (10oz) Baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise and place them in a medium bowl.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves (or use a garlic press) and add to the tomatoes.
- Stack the basil leaves, roll them up tightly, and slice into thin ribbons (chiffonade). Add the basil to the bowl.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir together. Set aside while you toast the bread so the flavors have time to come together.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Then, working in batches, toast the bread for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- Cut the remaining garlic clove in half. While the bread is still warm, rub each toasted slice with the cut side of the garlic.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over each toast just before serving. Garnish with extra basil ribbons. Enjoy!
Notes
Bringing this to a cookout? Keep the tomato mixture and toasted bread separate until serving, then assemble right before eating so the bread stays perfectly crisp.
Use the freshest tomatoes and basil you can find. If your tomatoes are extra juicy, drain off a little liquid before topping the bread.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Anti-Inflammatory, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Bruschetta Toasts
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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