Bruschetta Abruzzese
Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked hills of Abruzzo with this authentic Bruschetta Abruzzese recipe, a simple yet flavor-packed Italian appetizer. Featuring rustic Italian bread toasted to golden perfection and infused with the bold aroma of fresh garlic, this dish showcases a vibrant topping of juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. The mix of smoky char from the grill and the fresh, herbaceous bite of the topping makes each slice an irresistible delight. Ready in just 15 minutes, this classic bruschetta is the perfect starter for a summertime meal or a quick snack packed with Mediterranean charm. Serve it warm and crispy, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Rustic Italian bread
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 200 grams Fresh cherry tomatoes
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat a grill pan or regular pan over medium heat.
Slice the rustic Italian bread into 4 medium-sized slices, around 1/2 inch thick.
Brush each slice of bread generously with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
Grill the bread slices on the preheated pan for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and slightly charred. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
While the bread is cooling, peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half.
Rub the cut side of the garlic cloves over the warm surface of the bread to infuse it with flavor.
Rinse the fresh cherry tomatoes and chop them into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a mixing bowl.
Finely chop or tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Season the tomatoes and basil with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix everything gently to combine.
Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.
Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp, and enjoy the signature flavors of Abruzzo!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.8 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1558 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
