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Classic Bruschetta Recipe

A simple and delicious Italian appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic on toasted bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tomato Mixture
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Bread
  • 1 loaf French baguette sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Tomato Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld for about 10 minutes.
Toast the Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Assemble the Bruschetta
  1. Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let cool slightly. Top each slice with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, you can rub the toasted bread with a garlic clove before topping it with the tomato mixture.

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