Classic Tomato Bruschetta
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A simple yet flavorful Italian appetizer, featuring toasted bread topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect as a light meal or a starter.
Generated on: April 30, 2024
25 min
Ingredients
- Baguette1
- Ripe tomatoes4
- Fresh basil leaves
- Garlic clove2
- Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar1 tbsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Dice the tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
- 2
Chop the basil leaves finely and add them to the tomatoes.
- 3
Mince 1 garlic clove and add it to the tomato and basil mixture.
- 4
Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and let it sit to marinate.
- 5
Slice the baguette diagonally into pieces about 2cm thick.
- 6
Toast the bread slices on a grill pan or in the oven until they are golden and crispy.
- 7
Rub the remaining garlic clove halved over the toasted bread slices for added flavor.
- 8
Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the toasted bread slices.
- 9
Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and garnish with additional basil leaves before serving.
Enjoy your food!
