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How to Make Bruschetta - My Favorite Summer Treat

Learn how to make bruschetta - a classic Italian appetizer made with fresh tomatoes and basil and served on toasted garlic bread.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Bruschetta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 544kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Basil Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Loaf Bread Baguette
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • 2 Cloves Garlic

Instructions

  • Dice tomatoes.
  • Thinly slice basil leaves and mix with tomatoes.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet.
  • Slice bread and place in skillet, turning to coat both sides with oil. Toast to perfection.
  • Peel and slice end off garlic cloves. Rub the open end onto the toasted bread.
  • Add salt and pepper(optional) to tomato mixture.
  • Scoop tomato mixture onto toasted bread and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Tomatoes - You can use any tomato variety you love. 
  • Basil - Choose fresh basil leaves that you can thinly slice.
  • Sea Salt - Don't add this to the tomato mixture until 15-30 minutes before serving because it will cause the tomatoes to release their juices.
  • Bread Slices - Traditionally a baguette is used, but this can be any kind of bread that is firm enough to toast and hold the bruschetta topping without crumbling.
  • Olive Oil - I recommend extra virgin olive oil.
  • Garlic Cloves - No need to used minced garlic. Just take a garlic clove, peel it, and cut the end off. 

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 703IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 6mg