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Classic Bruschetta

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
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 24 toasts
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Tomato Bruschetta

  • 6 Roma tomatoes diced approximately 1 ½ lbs
  • 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
  • cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

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.

Nutrition

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
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