Classic Bruschetta
Classic Bruschetta is an authentic Italian appetizer featuring fresh tomatoes and basil on crispy toasts, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 7 minutes mins
Marinating Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 37 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 toasts
Calories 62 kcal
oven
baking sheet
medium bowl
sharp knife
Tomato Bruschetta
- 6 Roma tomatoes diced approximately 1 ½ lbs
- ⅓ cup basil leaves chopped
- 5 cloves garlic divided
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze optional
Toasts
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Make the Tomato Bruschetta Topping
Core and dice tomatoes (or use a food chopper). Drain any excess juice and transfer tomatoes to a medium bowl.
Chop basil - Stack basil leaves and roll them into a tube. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the basil into ribbons and transfer to the bowl with tomatoes.
Finely mince 5 garlic cloves. Mix 1 teaspoon of minced garlic into 3 tablespoon olive oil and set aside. Add remaining minced garlic to the mixing bowl with tomatoes.
Season tomatoes with 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently to combine and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Make the Bruschetta Toasts
Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center of the oven. Place toasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut toasts into ½” thick slices, slicing diagonally.
Arrange toasts on the prepared baking sheet and brush the garlic infused olive oil on both sides of toasts. Sprinkle tops with parmesan cheese and bake at 400˚F for 5 minutes then broil on high heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
To Serve: Arrange the toasts on a platter and the tomato topping in a separate bowl. Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasts and serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Serving: 1toastCalories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Balsamic glaze, bruschetta, Crispy toasts, easy bruschetta, Italian appetizer, tomato bruschetta