Easy Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
This elegant but easy tomato bruschetta recipe makes the perfect appetizer or party snack! It comes together in only 20 minutes and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Servings: 12
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
- 6 Roma Tomatoes diced, I prefer discarding the seeds
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus for drizzling on toast
- ¼ cup Fresh Basil Chiffonade thinly sliced ribbons
- ¾ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ½ - ¾ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
- 1 loaf French Baguette diagonally sliced into ½ inch thick slices
- 2-3 cloves Garlic halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 400℉.
- To make tomato mixture, add diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, basil ribbons, dried oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl,
- Mix everything gently taking care not to mash or break the diced tomatoes too much. Cover and let it sit for 4-5 minutes, this will help tomatoes to soak all the flavors.
- To toast the bread, arrange the slices in a single layer on baking sheetpan and brush with extra virgin olive oil on both sides.
- Now, bake the toasts for 5-6 minutes and then broil for 1-2 minutes on high or until the edges are golden brown. Alternatively, you can also grill the bread slices until crisp and golden marks on both the sides.
- Rub halved garlic on one side of the toasts.
- Spoon the tomato basil mixture on the toasted slices, place on the platter and serve delicious bruschetta immediately. You can sprinkle some grated parmesan and / or drizzle them with balsamic glaze or vinegar.
Notes
It is best to serve bruschetta immediately after assembling. But you can prepare the component ahead of time!
Slice and toast the bread earlier in the day and keep in an airtight container at room temperature. The tomato and basil mixture can also be made in advance. Store in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Looking for a gluten-free bruschetta recipe? Use the certified gluten-free crusty bread to make this bruschetta.
For more bruschetta topping ideas, please refer to my post above.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg