Description
Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta dances with fresh garlic and aromatic basil, creating a perfect summer appetizer. Crisp bread topped with ripe tomatoes delivers Mediterranean flavors you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 vine tomatoes, diced
- 1 French baguette, sliced into 0.25 in (0.64 cm)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 small white onion, chopped
- 2–3 tbsps fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsps olive oil, divided
- 0.25 lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), setting the stage for perfectly toasted bread slices.
- Garlic Infusion: Gently heat olive oil in a skillet, introducing minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside the aromatic oil to cool and develop depth of flavor.
- Tomato Medley Creation: Blend diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, and freshly torn basil leaves in a mixing bowl. Drizzle the reserved garlic-infused oil over the mixture, creating a vibrant flavor symphony.
- Seasoning Fusion: Incorporate lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the tomato blend. Delicately fold the ingredients to ensure a harmonious distribution of flavors and aromatics.
- Bread Transformation: Brush baguette slices with seasoned olive oil, then bake for 8 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior that promises a satisfying crunch.
- Final Assembly: Generously top the toasted bread slices with the chilled tomato mixture, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed bruschetta. Optionally, crown with a delicate sprinkle of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor Infusion: Let tomato mixture chill for 15-30 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and intensify taste profiles.
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose a crusty, sturdy baguette with good structure to support the juicy tomato topping without becoming soggy.
- Oil Temperature Control: Use extra virgin olive oil at medium heat to prevent burning and preserve delicate garlic’s aromatic qualities.
- Serving Temperature Tip: Serve bruschetta immediately after topping to maintain bread’s crisp texture and preserve the fresh, vibrant tomato mixture’s temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg