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Bruschetta Recipe

This easy Bruschetta recipe is a delicious and budget-friendly appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a crunchy baguette base.

Prep Time
15 mins
Rest Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings (4 bites per person)
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 slicer tomatoes, seeded and diced small (about 3 cups diced)* $3.63
  • 1 small shallot, diced small $0.88
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.06
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil, minced (about 1 small clamshell)** $1.78
  • ¼ tsp salt $0.01
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.04
  • 3 tsp olive oil $0.18
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar $0.08
  • 1 baguette, cut into ¼-½ inch slices and toasted $1.97

Instructions

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  1. Seed and dice tomatoes, dice shallot, mince garlic, and mince basil. Gather salt, pepper, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
  2. Stir to combine and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Add 2 Tbsp of the tomato mix to each piece of sliced and toasted baguette.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze*** (if desired!) and serve.

Notes

  • *You could substitute any affordable tomato for the slicer tomatoes I used. Roma is often less expensive, but the slicer tomatoes looked better when I was at the store, so that's what I went for! I don't recommend canned tomatoes, as the texture is too soft.
  • **Don't skip the fresh basil, as it provides the defining flavor of this recipe. It does up the price quite a bit, but the flavor cannot be replicated with dry herbs. It's worth the splurge!
  • ***Optional: Whip up a quick batch of our homemade balsamic glaze for drizzling over each portion. It takes this appetizer to the next level!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (4 bites) Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 270mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (4 bites per person)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (4 bites)
Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 270mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%

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