Description
A delicious and fresh appetizer made with toasted baguette topped with a mixture of tomatoes, basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon homemade Italian seasoning (optional)
- 5 large or 8 medium Roma tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 oz parmesan cheese (1/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- Homemade Balsamic glaze for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Slice baguette into ½-inch thick slices.
- Mix olive oil and garlic together in a small bowl with Italian seasoning, if using. Brush on both sides of the baguette slices. Spoon any remaining garlic onto the bread.
- Toast bread about 6-10 minutes, until golden and very well toasted.
- While the bread is toasting, prepare the bruschetta topping. Cut tomatoes in half, then spoon out the seeds/juicy, wet centers. Lay halves on paper towels and pat gently to dry. Dice tomatoes.
- In a medium bowl, stir to combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, parmesan, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon over toasted bread. Optionally, drizzle bruschetta with balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- This homemade balsamic glaze lends a delicious tangy sweetness.
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg