Classic Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
A simple and authentic Italian-style bruschetta made with fresh, ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil, served on crispy grilled bread.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 245kcal
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 4 slices of crusty bread (such as sourdough or ciabatta), sliced 1.5 cm (⅗ inch) thick
- Extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1 garlic clove, halved
For the Tomato and Basil Topping:
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes, at room temperature
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil (use the best quality available)
- ¼ tsp kosher or cooking salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Grill:
- Preheat the broiler/grill on high or use the grill side of a BBQ or a griddle skillet.
Make the Tomato Topping:
- (Optional) Remove seeds from the tomatoes by cutting them in half and scooping out the watery centers. This helps intensify the flavor.
- Dice the tomatoes into small, uniform pieces (about 1 cm / ⅖ inch).
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Gently toss to mix.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Toast the Bread:
- Brush each side of the bread slices with olive oil.
- Grill or broil until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. (Alternatively, toast the bread and then brush with olive oil.)
- Lightly rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the garlic clove.
Assemble and Serve:
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the grilled bread, allowing some juices to soak in.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil for added richness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg
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