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Bruschetta Recipe
This yummy Homemade Bruschetta is simple and perfect for any party! It includes fresh ingredients and is the perfect Italian appetizer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 Roma plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 4-5 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 loaf french bread, Italian bread or baguette
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese, plus shaved Parmesan for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler (set to high if there is an option for that).
- Combine tomatoes, basil and garlic in a medium bowl.
- Mix in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Slice bread ½ -¾ inch thick. Spread butter onto each slice and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2–5 minutes, or until toasted. You can also toast buttered bread slices, sprinkled with cheese, in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add tomato topping to toasted bread slices and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan before serving, if desired.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: Add all of the ingredients except for the fresh basil and place in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Right before broiling bread, add the basil to the other bruschetta ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
248mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
856IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 248mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.