Bruschetta

Name: Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Crispy grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. A simple Italian appetizer that lets peak-season tomatoes shine.

25 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 loaf baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Combine 4 seeded, diced ripe Roma tomatoes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, half the 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a bowl. Toss well and let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
2

Preheat a grill pan or broiler to high heat. Arrange 1 loaf sliced 1/2 inch thick baguette or rustic Italian bread in a single layer.
3

Brush both sides of each bread slice with the remaining olive oil. Grill or broil until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Watch closely to prevent burning.
4

While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice firmly with a cut 4 garlic cloves clove. The rough toasted surface acts like a grater and infuses the bread with garlic flavor.
5

Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto the garlic-rubbed side of each toast. Serve immediately.

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What is Bruschetta?

Crispy grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. A simple Italian appetizer that lets peak-season tomatoes shine. This reference files it under Italian appetizer: made on the stovetop and in the oven, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Bruschetta is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until golden and crisp.

Can I make Bruschetta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Bruschetta is 1 loaf baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Bruschetta?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 180 calories, with 0 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 78 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Bruschetta?

Refrigerate what is left of Bruschetta within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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