Bruschetta
Fresh tomatoes, basil, and shaved Parmesan piled over crisp garlic crostini and finished with a balsamic drizzle. Simple, fresh, and made for sharing.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients:
For the tomato topping
- 3 Roma tomatoes, peeled and diced small
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, small, pressed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the crostini
- 8 slices baguette, about ½-inch thick
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, small, pressed
For serving
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Method:
Start CookingPrepare the tomato topping
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and pressed garlic. Season with salt and black pepper. Gently toss and set aside while you prepare the bread.
Prepare the crostini
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and pressed garlic. Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with the garlic oil.
Toast the bread
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, or until golden and crisp around the edges.
Assemble and serve
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the warm crostini and top with shaved Parmesan.
- Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze and serve immediately. Bon appétit!
Kitchen Tools:
- Baking sheet lined with parchment
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Keep it crisp: Drain any excess liquid from the tomatoes before assembling so the crostini stay crisp.
- Let it rest: Give the tomato mixture 10–15 minutes before serving to let the flavors come together.
- Prefer warm tomatoes? Sauté the tomato mixture for 2–3 minutes for a softer, richer topping.
- Add some heat: Finish with red pepper flakes or thinly sliced fresh chili.
- Switch the cheese: Try crumbled feta or fresh mozzarella instead of Parmesan.
- Make it extra fresh: Add a little finely diced red onion or chopped parsley.
- Serve bruschetta as an easy appetizer, alongside a salad, or as part of an appetizer spread.
- Assemble just before serving so every bite stays crisp and fresh.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 2 mg | Sodium: 249 mg | Potassium: 102 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 245 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 75 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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Bruschetta
WHY WE LOVE IT
Crisp bread, fresh toppings, and good olive oil are all it takes for an easy appetizer made for sharing.
A LITTLE STORY
Bruschetta comes from Italy, where slices of bread were traditionally grilled, rubbed with garlic, and finished with olive oil and salt.
DID YOU KNOW?
The name comes from the Italian word bruscare, meaning “to toast over coals.”
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