Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for best results.
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- You can make the tomato mixture ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: Approx. 80
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 4g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg