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Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Fresh ripe tomatoes are tossed with fresh basil and piled high on garlicky toasted bread.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 105 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 20 to 24 ounces ripe tomatoes 4 to 5 Roma tomatoes or 3 to 4 regular tomatoes, diced small
- ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
For Serving
- 1 baguette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or to taste
- 1 clove garlic for toast
Instructions
- Dice tomatoes about ¼" and lightly drain.
- Mix all ingredients and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Slice the baguette, brush with olive oil, and toast or grill until lightly browned about 2-4 minutes.
- Rub each toasted slice baguette with a clove of raw garlic. Top with tomato mixture.
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Notes
- A sprinkle of parmesan cheese can be added to the bread before baking.
- Lightly drain tomatoes in a strainer to keep the bruschetta from becoming watery.
- Balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze can be drizzled over top if desired. We prefer this recipe without balsamic.
- Nutrition is based on a serving size of ¼ cup per serving. This recipe makes about 3 cups.
- Tomato mixture can be made up to 8 hours in advance.
- The tomato mixture will last up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
105
(5%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
142mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 105 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.