Tomato Garlic Bruschetta Bread
Bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors, this Tomato Garlic Bruschetta Bread is the perfect appetizer to impress your guests or elevate any meal. Made with crispy slices of golden-brown baguette, this recipe combines juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic fresh basil, and the subtle heat of garlic, all brought together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a luscious balsamic glaze. The quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, paired with toasting in the oven for a perfectly crisp texture, ensures you'll have this crowd-pleaser ready in no time. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking for a light, summery snack, this easy bruschetta recipe is a simple yet sophisticated addition to your table. Enjoy it as a classic Italian-inspired starter or pair it with a crisp white wine for a truly indulgent treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the French baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices. You should get about 12-15 slices from one loaf.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, using about half of the allocated olive oil for this step.
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
Dice the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and transfer them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Stack the fresh basil leaves, roll them into a tight cylinder, and slice them thinly into ribbons (a technique called chiffonade). Add these to the bowl of tomatoes.
Finely mince 2 garlic cloves and add them to the tomato mixture. Reserve the remaining garlic clove for later use.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the tomato mixture, season with salt and black pepper, and mix gently to combine all the flavors.
Take the reserved garlic clove, cut it in half, and rub the cut side over the surface of each toasted bread slice. This infuses the bread with a subtle garlic flavor.
Spoon the tomato-basil mixture evenly onto each slice of toasted bread.
Drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze over the top of each bruschetta for a touch of sweetness and extra depth.
Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, flavorful appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1309 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.9 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2581 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1189 mg | 25% | |
*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.
