4.4 from 15 votes
Fresh tomato bruschetta
Simple tomato bruschetta with fresh basil is the perfect way to celebrate ripe tomatoes and is a delicious easy lunch or appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the fresh tomato topping
- 500 g (1lb) ripe tomatoes (use a variety of tomatoes for added flavor and texture)
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tsp fresh lemon juice/Balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
For the bruschetta
- 4-8 lices (depending on size) bread of your choice (sourdough, baguette, Italian or Tuscan bread all works well)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove halved
Instructions
- To make the tomato mixture, chop the tomatoes and onion then place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the basil, olive oil and lemon juice then season to taste and mix well. Allow to stand for 10-20 minutes to allow the tomatoes to release some of their juices.
- To make the bruschetta, brush the bread with olive oil and grill in a grill pan (or outdoor BBQ/Grill/Braai) until toasted on both sides.
- Remove from the pan and rub with the garlic.
- Top the toasted bread with the tomato mixture and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
347mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1111IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 347mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1111IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.