Description
Classic Bruschetta with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and crispy parmesan toasts finished with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, divided
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 baguette
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Core and dice tomatoes, then drain excess juice
- Chop basil and mince garlic
- Mix tomatoes with basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
- Let mixture marinate for 15 to 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Slice baguette into 1/2 inch slices and arrange on baking sheet
- Brush with garlic infused olive oil and sprinkle parmesan cheese
- Bake for 5 minutes then broil until golden
- Top toasted bread with tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor
- Drain tomatoes well to avoid soggy bread
- Serve immediately after assembling
- Store topping separately for freshness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 62
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 2