Smeared Tomato Bruschetta W Extra Virgin Olive Oil Torn Basil
Elevate your appetizer game with this simple yet flavor-packed Smeared Tomato Bruschetta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Torn Basil. Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you crave fresh flavors, this recipe features ripe tomatoes grated to a luscious pulp and paired with crusty, golden-brown baguette slices infused with a hint of garlic. The torn basil leaves add a fragrant, herbal touch, while a generous drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil ties it all together. Finished with a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper, this vibrant bruschetta is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors in every bite. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, it's a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that tastes as good as it looks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Ripe tomatoes
- 1 loaf Rustic baguette
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice the baguette into approximately 1/2-inch thick slices on a slight diagonal. You should have around 12 slices.
Place the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
While the bread is toasting, cut the tomatoes in half and use a box grater to grate the flesh into a bowl, discarding the skins. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Peel the garlic cloves and rub the cut side of each clove onto the surface of the toasted baguette slices while they are still warm. This will lightly infuse the bread with a subtle garlic flavor.
Spread a generous spoonful of the tomato mixture over each slice of bread.
Tear the basil leaves into small pieces with your hands and scatter them over the smeared tomato bruschetta.
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the top of the bruschetta.
Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2467 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.5 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2056 mg | 44% | |
*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.
