Description
This Bruschetta Recipe features a flavorful tomato topping with basil and garlic, served on crispy toasts brushed with garlic-infused olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. A perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Bruschetta:
- 6 Roma tomatoes, 1 1/2 lbs, 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
- balsamic glaze (optional)
For the Toasts:
- 1 baguette
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the Tomato Bruschetta Topping: Core and dice tomatoes, chop basil, mince garlic, mix with olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper, then let marinate.
- Make the Bruschetta Toasts: Preheat oven, slice and toast baguette, brush with garlic oil, sprinkle with parmesan, bake and broil.
- To Serve: Arrange toasts, spoon tomato topping, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle balsamic glaze over the assembled bruschetta.
- Make sure to drain excess juice from the diced tomatoes to prevent the bruschetta from becoming too watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg