Warm Bruschetta Dinner Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American
Warm Bruschetta Dinner Recipe
Description
This Warm Bruschetta Dinner Recipe starts with thick slices of bread arranged on a baking sheet under the broiler. The tomato topping is a fresh mix of chopped tomatoes combined with good-quality olive oil, balsamic vinegar, chopped basil, and finely minced garlic, creating a savory and slightly tangy flavor mix.
The tomatoes are divided over the bread slices, topped with flaky sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese. Broiling for 7-8 minutes heats the tomato mixture and melts the cheese, providing a warm, flavorful topping with contrasting textures from the crisp bread base and soft, slightly cooked tomato topping.
Before serving, the reserved juices from the tomato mixture are spooned over each bruschetta slice for added moisture and flavor. A final sprinkle of fresh basil adds color and herbal brightness.
If fresh tomato season is off, using cherry or grape tomatoes maintains sweetness and texture in the topping.
Ingredients
- 4 bread thick-cut slices
- 1 ½ lb tomato chopped (see notes
- ¼ cup olive oil use the best you have
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup basil chopped
- 1 large garlic very finely minced, clove
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt we like Maldon, flaky
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to broil. Set 4 thick-cut slices of bread on a baking sheet.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil, and garlic.
- Divide the tomatoes evenly between the slices of bread, saving the juices that are in the bottom of the bowl. Sprinkle with the sea salt and black pepper and top with the parmesan cheese.
- Place in your oven and broil for 7-8 minutes, or until the tomatoes are hot. Remove from the oven and spoon the reserved juices from the tomatoes over top. Serve with a little fresh basil sprinkled over the top.
Notes
- Using cherry or grape tomatoes is recommended when fresh tomato season is not at its peak for better flavor and sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice of bread with ¼ of the bruschetta | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1123mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1552IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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