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Italian Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
This delicious Bruschetta Recipe with fresh tomatoes and herbs is served over garlic-toasted baguette slices for the perfect appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 185 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 fresh baguette
- 9 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves
- 2 cups medium-diced fresh tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons dry oregano
- coarse salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the baguette on a bias to create ½” thick slices.
- Next, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil with 3 garlic cloves in a large 10” non-stick skillet over low to medium heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add in the slices of bread and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until golden brown on each side. Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread. You will need to add 3 more tablespoons of oil and 3 new garlic cloves. Season the bread with salt and pepper, remove them, and set them to the side.
- Medium dice the tomatoes and add them to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add in the fresh chopped basil.
- Sprinkle in the oregano.
- Season with salt and pour in the olive oil.
- Mix the ingredients together until combined. Be sure to taste it and see if the seasonings need to be adjusted.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the tomato relish onto each toasted baguette slice. Repeat the process until all the tomatoes and toast have been used. Serve on a plate or platter.
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Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can precut the tomatoes and slice the bread 1 day ahead of time. It’s best to serve this when it’s all finished.
- How to Store: Cover and keep the tomatoes in the refrigerator for 3 days. The salt will begin to break down the tomatoes, and you will lose a lot of that crispness after 3 days. You can keep the toasted baguette slices covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Neither of these things will freeze well.
- You can use dry basil for fresh basil, although the final product will have slightly different flavors.
- Fresh oregano isn’t used as it can be too overpowering.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
157mg
(7%)
Potassium
115mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
276IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.