Quick and Easy Bruschetta

5 from 4 votes

The perfect combination of flavorful Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and tangy Balsamic vinegar in every delicious bite makes Quick and Easy Bruschetta one of our favorite appetizers!

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Prep Time 10

Resting time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Appetizer, Party

Cuisine: American, Italian

Calories: 51

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

Bruschetta

4 medium Roma tomatoes
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh basil or 2 tsp dried
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Bruschetta Toasts

1 baguette loaf of bread
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
garlic powder
Italian seasoning

Method

Bruschetta

Chiffonade the fresh basil leaves by stacking up the leaves, rolling them tightly, then slicing the leaves perpendicular to the roll.
Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and place into a small bowl. Add minced garlic and basil.
Add olive oil, Balsamic vinegar and salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
Allow the Bruschetta to rest in the refrigerator one hour to overnight.

Garlic Toasts

Turn on oven broiler to 500 degrees F. Raise oven rack to highest position.
Cut the baguette into about 1/2 inch slices and lay out on a baking sheet.
Melt butter (or portion olive oil) and brush evenly over one side of each slice with a pastry brush.
Lightly sprinkle with garlic powder and Italian seasoning to taste.
Place into oven and brown 2-3 minutes per side until edges are browned.
Remove Bruschetta from refrigerator, stir and spoon over garlic toasts. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.2mg

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