Bruschetta

A classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Topping

4 medium ripe tomatoes diced
1 clove garlic minced
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar optional
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Bread

1 loaf Italian bread sliced

Method

Prepare the topping

In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Toast the bread

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the sliced bread on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Assemble the bruschetta

Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly. Top each slice with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can rub a garlic clove on the toasted bread before topping it with the tomato mixture.

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