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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
15 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch , Others
Cuisine: Italian , American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 french baguette
  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 6 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • balsamic glaze (optional, but highly recommended)
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!

Notes

  • Nutrition Info: 1 serving = 74 calories / 3 fat / 10 carbs / 7 protein 
  • 6 servings total.