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Close up view of bruschetta with salt sprinkled on top.
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Bruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer ideal for enjoying summer’s bounty of fresh tomatoes. Just scoop the juicy, vinegary topping onto crunchy toasted bread and you have the easiest summer snack!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 96kcal
Author John Kanell

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 Roma tomatoes diced (465g)
  • ⅓ cup basil leaves thinly sliced (10g)
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 baguette cut into 24 ½-inch-thick slices

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the garlic over medium-low heat until the garlic is very fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. (Do not brown the garlic.) Remove from heat and transfer to a medium mixing bowl to cool for a few minutes.
    Garlic and olive oil heating in a skillet.
  • To the cooled garlic oil, stir in the tomatoes, basil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
    Tomato topping mixed together with a wooden spoon.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly brush both sides of the baguette slices with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast the bread until golden brown, about 12 minutes, turning halfway through baking.
    Olive oil brushed onto sliced bread.
  • Top the toast baguette slices with the marinated tomatoes and serve immediately.
    Bruschetta assembled with tomato topping spooned onto toasted bread.

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Notes

  • Adjust the balsamic vinegar amount as necessary, depending on how you like the flavor. You can also finish the topped toast with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or additional vinegar.
  • If you want more garlic kick, rub the tops of each toasted baguette slice with halved fresh garlic cloves and then top with marinated tomatoes.
  • I highly recommend giving time for the tomato mixture to chill in the fridge. It gives the mixture time for all the flavors to meld together and will make the Bruschetta taste even better.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg