Pesto Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
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Pesto Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
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Crisp golden brown baguette slices are topped with a flavorful basil pesto, then a simple tomato bruschetta topping and drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil (about 10 large leaves)
- 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 baked french baguette sliced into thin slices on an angle
- 1/2 - 1 cup prepared basil pesto
- 2 - 4 Tbsp balsamic glaze optional but recommended
Instructions
Make tomato topping
- Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes (depending on their size), and add to a small mixing bowl.
- Stack the basil leaves on top of each other, roll them up like a cigar, then cut across, cutting the basil into fine ribbons. Use as is, or chop those ribbons into smaller pieces. Add to mixing bowl.
- Add garlic, salt, black pepper, and 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
Slice and toast bread
- Preheat broiler to high (my high is 550°F), but keep the oven rack in the center position (so the bread doesn't burn).
- Slice the baguette, slicing at approximately a 45° angle. This creates more surface area and gives the bread an oval shape. Set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with foil (for easier cleanup, if desired), and arrange the sliced bread pieces in a single layer.
- Brush the bread slices with the remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil, then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until bread is as golden brown as you'd like.
- Set aside to cool a bit.
Assemble bruschetta
- Once the bread has cooled a bit, spread about 1 Tbsp (more or less, to taste) of the basil pesto on top.
- Top that with some of the tomato topping, and drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using).
Serve
- Serve immediately, with additional balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
- Homemade Basil Pesto recipe
- The size of the baguette will determine how many slices you'll get out of it.
- I've estimated that this recipe will serve about 8 people, with 2 slices per person as a suggested serving size.
- Feel free to use my Homemade Basil Pesto recipe, or use your favorite brand from the store.
- We like to use prepared balsamic glaze (Bertolli brand is what we use), but you can make your own if you prefer. In a skillet, add about a cup of balsamic vinegar and cook it over a medium-low heat. The exact time will vary, but you want the vinegar to reduce down and turn into a syrupy consistency.
- For more garlic flavor, after you broil the baguette slices, and they're crispy and hot, slice off the tip of a clove of garlic. Then rub the garlic clove over the baguette slices. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
122kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 122 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 122kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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