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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Tomato Basil Bruschetta is such a classic Italian appetizer, and something everyone should make when tomatoes are at their peak. This version is completely authentic with just tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and a little bit of salt and pepper to season the tomatoes. It's served with crusty Italian bread, and that's it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 1/4
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread
- 2 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil, divided
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Use a sharp knife to cut bread into 3/4-inch slices. Cut in half so each piece is about 3-4 inches long. Using a pastry brush, brush bread with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil. It doesn't need to be saturated in oil, just damp enough for the salt and pepper to ahere. Season with salt and pepper. Line up on baking sheet. Toast unitl LIGHTLY toasted, about 4-5 minutes. Cool completely.
- While the bread toasts, add tomatoes, garlic, salt, basil, and remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil to a small bowl. Mix to combine. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
- Serve toasted bread with bruschetta topping.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1toast + 1/4 cup bruschetta topping
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
70IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 81/4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1toast + 1/4 cup bruschetta topping | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.