Classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe
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Classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe
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Bruschetta, everyone loves it! It's easy to make, tasty and delicious. It immediately brings to mind summer, lunches in the open air and barbecues with friends. For us Italians, bruschetta is synonymous with conviviality and cheerfulness in the name of taste and simplicity!Bruschetta is a classic Italian antipasto (appetizer) made with toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, and drizzled with olive oil.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bread
- 500 g tomatoes 1.1 pound
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 leaves basil
- 80 ml olive oil ⅓ cup, extra virgin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste (optional)
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Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.
- Then dice the tomatoes and remove the seeds if there are many.
- Place the tomatoes in a bowl and add 3 or 4 basil leaves chopped with your hands. They will give off more of their fragrance this way.
- Season the tomatoes with oil, salt and pepper (optional). Also add a peeled, skinless clove of garlic cut in half. Stir everything together.
- At this point, it's best to let the dressing sit for about an hour. Cover with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature. Remember to remove the garlic clove before using the dressing.
- Cut the bread into fairly thick slices, about 1 cm (⅖ inch). If the loaf is large, cut the slices in half, otherwise leave them whole.
- Place the bread slices in the drip pan. Bake with the grill function at 200°C (392°F). This will only take 5-6 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a non-stick skillet or pan, without oil. Be sure to flip the slices to ensure crispness on both sides.
- Once the bread is toasted and still warm, rub the clove of garlic on it (this is traditional, but if you don't like the overpowering taste of garlic, you can skip this step).
- Place a few spoonfuls of tomato and its dressing on each slice and garnish with basil leaves and another drizzle of oil.
Notes
- #1 NOTE: We have assumed two bruschetta per person.Of course, the amount depends on the size of the slice and especially on how you will use it. If you use it as an appetizer, an aperitif or as a side dish with grilled meat, 1 or 2 will be enough. If, on the other hand, you use it as a cool summer lunch, you can make as many as you like.
- #2 NOTE: Preparing the dressing ahead of time and marinating the tomatoes with the garlic, oil and basil will add even more flavor to the bruschetta. If you are pressed for time, you can use the dressing right away. Just let it sit for a few minutes, just long enough for the bread to toast!
- #2 NOTE: Preparing the dressing ahead of time and marinating the tomatoes with the garlic, oil and basil will add even more flavor to the bruschetta. If you are pressed for time, you can use the dressing right away. Just let it sit for a few minutes, just long enough for the bread to toast!
- #3 NOTE: We recommend that you season the bruschetta while it's still hot and serve it immediately so that the bread does not absorb too much of the tomato's juices and remains crisp to the bite.
- #3 NOTE: We recommend that you season the bruschetta while it's still hot and serve it immediately so that the bread does not absorb too much of the tomato's juices and remains crisp to the bite.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
100g
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
385mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1108IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1108IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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