Ingredients
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- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 baguette or ciabatta loaf, sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash tomatoes and basil thoroughly. Dice tomatoes into small pieces and finely chop basil.
- Make the Topping Mixture: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for flavors to meld.
- Toast the Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast until golden brown.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Once toasted, rub each slice with garlic. Top generously with the tomato mixture.
- Serve Immediately: Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired and enjoy while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg