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The Best Bruschetta
This bruschetta is made with fresh garlic, basil, and tomatoes over toasted baguette slices. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for the ultimate Italian appetizer!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch, Others
Cuisine:
Italian, American, Canadian
Ingredients
- 1 baguette French
- olive oil divided, extra-virgin
- tomato diced, Roma variety
- basil fresh, chopped
- garlic minced, 2 cloves
- balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- balsamic glaze (optional, but highly recommended)
- Parmesan Cheese optional, freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut bread into ¼-inch slices and place on a baking sheet. Lightly drizzle all the bread slices with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.
- In a medium bowl, add diced tomatoes, chopped basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and the remaining 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until combined. Cover and let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes so the flavors can blend.
- Once the bread is toasted, spoon about 2 Tablespoons of the bruschetta mixture on each slice of bread. Drizzle a half teaspoon of balsamic glaze over each piece and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutrition Info: 1 serving = 74 calories / 3 fat / 10 carbs / 7 protein
- 6 servings total.