Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Classic Italian appetizer of toasted baguette topped with fresh tomato, basil, and garlic.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 6 servings (about 4 slices each)

Course: Starter

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Tomato Topping

6 to 7 ripe tomatoes about 1 1/2 lbs / 680 g
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced or chopped
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bread

1 baguette French bread
1/4 cup 60 ml olive oil, for the bread

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Broiler or grill

Method

Dice the tomatoes and place in a bowl.
Add the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chopped basil.
Season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Set aside to let the flavours meld.
Slice the baguette on the diagonal into roughly 24 slices.
Brush or drizzle the slices with the 1/4 cup olive oil.
Toast the bread slices under a hot broiler (or on a grill) until lightly golden on each side.
Spoon the tomato-basil topping onto the toasted slices just before serving so the bread stays crisp.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal

Notes

Source: simplyrecipes.com. Estimated nutrition per serving (~160g): 962kJ/230kcal, Fat 11g (MED, 16% RI), Saturates 1.7g (LOW, 8% RI), Sugars 4.5g (LOW, 5% RI), Salt 0.9g (MED, 15% RI). Estimates for general guidance only.