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Easy Bruschetta Recipe
Easy Bruschetta features toasted baguette slices topped with a fresh mixture of finely chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, basil, and Parmesan cheese tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The result is a crisp, fragrant appetizer combining crunchy bread with bright, savory tomato topping, optionally enhanced by a drizzle of balsamic reduction for sweetness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
220 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 2 cups tomato finely chopped, see recipe notes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ medium onion finely chopped
- 6 leaves basil finely chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Optional
- ¼ cup Balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Toast the bread. Turn your oven on to the broil setting. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Place under the broiler and toast on both sides for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Prepare bruschetta. In a medium size bowl toss together the tomatoes, garlic onion, basil, cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Taste the tomato mixture for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
- Finish dish. Spoon bruschetta on the toasted bread slices and drizzle with balsamic reduction if preferred.
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Notes
- Balsamic reduction is a glaze made by simmering balsamic vinegar until thickened; it adds a sweet tang when drizzled on bruschetta.
- Leftover tomato topping can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days but keep separate from toasted bread to prevent sogginess.
- Do not leave assembled bruschetta out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to avoid spoilage risks.
- Nutritional information varies based on ingredients; Parmesan and balsamic contribute to flavor and calories.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
220kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
488mg
(20%)
Potassium
177mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7.4mg
(8%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 488mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.