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Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a simple appetizer or side dish takes advantage of our garden’s bounty by combining bright red, ripe tomatoes with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 47 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. fresh tomatoes (I used 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for brushing on bread
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 baguette (about 8.3 ounces), sliced into ½-inch-thick slices
  • grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Toast bread slices by brushing one side with olive oil, then broiling, non-oiled side up, for 45 seconds or until toasted.
  2. Turn bread over, add grated Parmesan cheese, and toast until lightly browned.
  3. Set aside and allow bread to cool.
  4. In a small bowl, combine basil, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  5. No more than 2 hours before serving, slice tomatoes into 4 sections, remove seeds, and chop coarsely. Combine tomatoes with the herb mixture and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. No more than 10 minutes before serving, top each bread slice with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice of bread with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture Calories 47kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6.8g (2%) Protein 1.2g (2%) Fat 1.1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g Sodium 70.7mg (3%) Potassium 67.7mg (2%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 47

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice of bread with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture
Calories 47kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6.8g 2%
Protein 1.2g 2%
Fat 1.1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Sodium 70.7mg 3%
Potassium 67.7mg 1%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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