Quick and Easy Bruschetta
Brighten up your appetizer game with this Quick and Easy Bruschetta recipe, a vibrant combination of juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and fragrant garlic tossed in olive oil and a hint of tangy balsamic vinegar. Perfectly perched atop golden, oven-toasted baguette slices, this Italian classic comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an effortless crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving a light snack, this bruschetta is bursting with fresh flavors and Mediterranean charm. Best served fresh and enjoyed immediately, it’s the ultimate showcase of simple ingredients done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 loaf baguette
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh basil leaves. Add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Drizzle the tomato mixture with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper, then gently mix everything together. Set aside to let the flavors marry.
Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice of toasted baguette.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3160 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.5 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*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.
