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Easy Bruschetta Recipe
This classic bruschetta recipe is easy, fresh, and makes a wonderful appetizer for any party or gathering!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Bruschetta
- 6 roma tomatoes diced
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated (optional)
Balsamic reduction (optional)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 french baguette sliced into 1/2-inch slices
Instructions
- Combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, if desired.
- Heat a broiler or grill to high heat, then toast the baguette slices on each side until lightly browned.
- Serve together for guests to top their toasts individually so they don't get soggy, or top each toast with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.
- If desired, make a balsamic reduction to drizzle over the top of each bruschetta by bringing the balsamic vinegar to a boil over medium heat in a small saucepan, then reducing the heat to medium-low until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the balsamic vinegar to cool before drizzling over the bruschetta. The reduction will continue to thicken as it cools.
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Notes
- Leftover bruschetta will keep in the fridge for a day or two, but is best enjoyed the day it’s made. Store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Leftover bruschetta will keep in the fridge for a day or two, but is best enjoyed the day it’s made. Store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
388mg
(16%)
Potassium
247mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
583IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 388mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 583IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.