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Appetizer - Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a beloved Italian appetizer that pairs juicy marinated tomatoes with crisp, golden toast. This version uses fresh basil, garlic, and a splash of balsamic vinegar to celebrate summer's peak produce.

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🌍 Cuisine

Italian

⏱ Time

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 12 minutes
  • Marinate: 30 minutes
  • Total: 57 minutes

🍽 Servings

12 servings (24 slices)

🍳 Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

🧄 Ingredients

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Ingredient Imperial Measurement Metric Measurement
Extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons (divided) 45 mL (divided)
Garlic cloves, minced 4 cloves ~12 g
Roma tomatoes, diced 6 tomatoes 465 g
Fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced ⅓ cup 10 g
Balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons 45 mL
Salt ½ teaspoon 3 g
Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon 1 g
Baguette, sliced ½-inch thick 1 baguette (24 slices) ~300 g (depending on loaf)

🔥 Instructions

  1. Infuse the Garlic Oil:
    In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves (~12 g) over medium-low heat. Sauté gently for 2–3 minutes until very fragrant—do not let the garlic brown. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium mixing bowl to cool slightly.

  2. Prepare the Tomato Mixture:
    To the cooled garlic oil, add:

  3. 6 diced Roma tomatoes (465 g)
  4. ⅓ cup (10 g) thinly sliced basil
  5. 3 tablespoons (45 mL) balsamic vinegar
  6. ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
  7. ¼ teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper

Stir to combine. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.

  1. Toast the Baguette:
    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    Slice 1 baguette into 24 half-inch (1.25 cm) slices.
    Lightly brush both sides of each slice with the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil.
    Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

  2. Serve:
    Just before serving, top each toasted baguette slice with a generous spoonful of the marinated tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

📝 Notes

  • For extra garlic flavor, rub each toasted baguette slice with a halved garlic clove before topping.
  • A drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving can intensify the flavor.
  • Allowing the tomato mixture to marinate in the refrigerator enhances its flavor depth.

🧮 Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 96 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Sodium: 228 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Vitamin A: 294 IU
  • Vitamin C: 5 mg
  • Calcium: 29 mg
  • Iron: 1 mg