Name: Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 ripe Roma tomatoes (diced); 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 loaf rustic Italian bread (sliced ½ inch thick); 2 garlic cloves (halved, for rubbing); Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)

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Bruschetta

Toasted rustic bread rubbed with garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. The perfect Italian appetizer — simple, fresh, and impossible to eat just one.

Prep 15 min

Cook 5 min

Total 20 min

Serves 6

Appetizer·Italian·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Make the tomato topping

4 ripe Roma tomatoes (diced)
2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Step 2 — Toast the bread

1 loaf rustic Italian bread (sliced ½ inch thick)
2 garlic cloves (halved, for rubbing)
Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)

Instructions

1
Marinate the tomatoes
Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld.
2
Toast the bread
Brush bread slices with olive oil. Grill or broil until golden and crisp on both sides. Rub warm bread with halved garlic cloves.
3
Assemble and serve
Spoon tomato mixture generously over each slice. Serve immediately while bread is still warm and crisp.

Nutrition per serving: 180 cal · 4g protein · 24g carbs · 8g fat · 2g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.