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Classic Italian Tomato Bruschetta
A simple and fresh Italian appetizer featuring ripe tomatoes, garlic, and basil served on toasted bread. Perfect for showcasing the natural sweetness and juiciness of tomatoes with a hint of garlic and olive oil.
20 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet4/10
Salty3/10
Sour5/10
Umami4/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
Crunchy, golden-toasted baguette provides a crisp base while the tomato mixture is juicy and slightly pulpy, creating a lively contrast. Small bits of minced garlic and chopped basil add occasional chew and a light olive oil coating gives a silky finish.
👃 Aroma
Bright, herbaceous notes of fresh basil and ripe tomatoes dominate, with pungent garlic and grassy extra-virgin olive oil underneath. A subtle sweet-tang from the balsamic and warm, toasty bread aromas round out the scent.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Prosecco; alternatively a light Italian rosé.
🥗 Side Dishes
Simple mixed green salad with lemon vinaigrette, an antipasti platter of marinated olives and cured meats, or a light minestrone or pasta salad.
Ingredients(9 items)
- 14 large tomatoes (diced)
- 22 cloves garlic (minced)
- 31/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 41/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 51 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 61/2 teaspoon salt
- 71/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 81 baguette (sliced into 12 pieces)
- 91 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing bread)
Nutrition Information(per serving)
180
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush each slice with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- 3
Toast the bread in the oven for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, 1/4 cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Let the tomato mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6
Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each toasted baguette slice just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
- 7
Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful appetizer.
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