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

ItalianAppetizerStovetop and OvenVeganMediterraneanLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Bruschetta gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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 long does Bruschetta keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Bruschetta?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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