Name: Tomato Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 large Roma Tomatoes, diced and seeded; 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chiffonade; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 tsp Sea Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 loaf Baguette or Ciabatta; 1 whole Garlic Clove, halved for rubbing

Appetizers & Starters

Tomato Bruschetta

This vibrant Italian appetizer captures the essence of summer with sun-ripened tomatoes and fragrant basil served on perfectly toasted sourdough. It is a timeless classic that balances the crunch of artisanal bread with a juicy, garlic-infused topping.

Prep

15m

Cook

Serves

Calories

220kcal

Qty	Ingredient
6 large 500 g	Roma Tomatoes, diced and seeded
1/4 cup 10 g	Fresh Basil Leaves, chiffonade
2 cloves 6 g	Garlic, minced
2 tbsp 30 ml	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp 15 ml	Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 tsp 3 g	Sea Salt
1/4 tsp 1 g	Black Pepper
1 loaf 250 g	Baguette or Ciabatta
1 whole 3 g	Garlic Clove, halved for rubbing

2 Method

Step 1. Prepare the tomatoes by dicing them and removing the watery seeds; place the flesh in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2. Add the minced garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to the tomatoes. Toss gently and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 3. Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices and brush both sides lightly with olive oil.

Step 4. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and toast in a 400°F (200°C) oven for about 5-7 minutes until the edges are golden brown and crisp.

Step 5. Remove the bread from the oven and immediately rub the halved garlic clove across the top surface of each warm slice.

Step 6. Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each piece of toasted bread and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.

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Removing the seeds and watery pulp from the tomatoes is the secret to preventing a soggy topping.
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Always use high-quality, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil as the flavor is prominent in this dish.
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Rubbing raw garlic on the warm bread provides a much better depth of flavor than just adding it to the tomato mix.
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For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle with a reduced balsamic glaze just before serving.