Description
A delightful crunch of toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and balsamic vinegar—an Italian classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French bread or Italian baguette
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the French bread or Italian baguette into thin pieces, about half an inch thick.
- Place the slices on a baking sheet and gently brush them with olive oil, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, chop the fresh tomatoes and mix them with minced garlic, chopped basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Allow the flavors to meld together!
- Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and generously top each slice with the vibrant tomato mixture.
- Grate fresh Parmesan cheese over the top for that indulgent touch.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar just before serving to elevate the flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious bruschetta!
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the tomato mixture in advance, toast bread just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg