Easy Bruschetta Recipe
This Easy Bruschetta Recipe is a super simple, no fail recipe for my favorite Italian antipasto. Try my recipe and say good bye to store bought bruschetta. Quick, delicious and always a crowd pleaser!
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 baguette cut in 1/2 inch slices
- 2 cups tomatoes finely chopped, see recipe notes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ medium onion finely chopped
- 6 leaves basil finely chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
Optional
- 1/4 cup balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Turn your oven on to the broil setting. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet. If preferred you could brush the slices with a bit of olive oil on both sides and season with a bit of salt and pepper. Place under the broiler and toast on both sides for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In a medium size bowl toss together the tomatoes, garlic onion, basil, cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon bruschetta on the toasted bread slices and drizzle with balsamic reduction if preferred.
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Notes
- I used heirloom tomatoes, but you could use any tomatoes you like. Usually Roma tomatoes are used.
- Balsamic reduction is a glaze made from balsamic vinegar. You can usually buy balsamic reduction, found together with all the vinegars and oils. To make your own balsamic reduction add about 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan and place over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the vinegar reduces down. Make sure to stir occasionally. It is done when it coats the back of a spoon. Let it cool before using.
- Leftovers: Store leftover bruschetta (not on bread) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not leave bruschetta out for more than 2 hours.
- Nutrition: Nutritional information includes balsamic reduction and baguette. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 488mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1.5mg