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Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil, one of my favorite way to use up my summer tomatoes is with this simple appetizer or side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 26 servings
Calories: 496 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6-7 ripe plum or beefsteak tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 small red onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil spray
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 16 oz baguette or French bread
- 1-2 garlic cloves (peeled)
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, chopped garlic, red onion, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and basil.
- Set aside.
- Slice bread into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Place on a tray and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Toast bread under broiler, until golden, watching closely not to let it burn.
- When bread is toasted, rub each piece with whole garlic clove.
- Place bread on a platter and top with tomato mixture.
- Serve immediately or the bread will become soggy.
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Notes
- Makes approximately 26 small slices.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice bread with tomatoes
Calories
49.6kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
9.1g
(3%)
Protein
1.1g
(2%)
Fat
0.6g
(1%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 26servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice bread with tomatoes | |
| Calories | 49.6kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.