Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic appetizer made with ripe tomatoes, basil, and garlic on toasted bread, perfect for summer gatherings.
Equipment
- Skillet
- large bowl
- Strainer
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Tomatoes
- ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
- 4 large Tomatoes finely chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- ¼ cup Fresh basil thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
- Pinch Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Bread & Assembly
- 1 large Baguette sliced ¼" thick on the bias
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
- 2 cloves Garlic halved, for rubbing
Instructions
Tomatoes
- In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, set a large strainer or colander over a bowl. Add tomatoes and toss with ½ tsp. salt. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Transfer tomatoes to a large bowl. Add basil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ½ tsp. salt and toss to combine. Add garlic and oil from skillet and toss again to combine. Let marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
Bread & Assembly
- Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 400°. Brush bread on both sides with oil and arrange on large baking sheet.
- Toast bread, turning halfway through, until dried and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then rub one side of bread with halved garlic cloves.
- Arrange bread on a platter. Spoon tomatoes on garlic-rubbed side of bread just before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, let the tomato mixture marinate for at least 30 minutes. Can be prepared ahead of time and stored for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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