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Authentic Italian Bruschetta
Authentic Italian Bruschetta is a classic appetizer that people absolutely love. It is perfectly crispy with just the right amount of fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic. Learn all the little tricks for making the perfect bruschetta right at home.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
137 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes diced, vine ripened
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 baguette sliced, Italian style
- 1 whole garlic clove
Instructions
- Combine the diced tomato with fresh basil, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, a pinch of salt, and a splash (1 teaspoon) of balsamic vinegar. Chill.
- Slice the baguette into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Cut off the end of the garlic clove and rub the garlic onto each side of each piece of bread. Drizzle both sides of the sliced bread with a little olive oil (or use a brush to brush it on).
- Toast on a grill or in a hot skillet until browned on both sides.
- Top hot bread with cold tomato bruschetta and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Perfectly ripe tomatoes will make this recipe even better! To find the perfect tomatoes look for heavy tomatoes with a smooth skin. You want it to be plump and free of any big blemishes, bruises, or bug bites. You want to choose a high-quality vine ripened tomato, so it can have as much flavor as possible. You can also try heirloom varieties which can yield both colorful and delicious results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
107mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4.3mg
(5%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.