Description
Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that showcases the best of summer’s bounty. With its irresistible combination of juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and the sweet-tangy allure of balsamic glaze, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
4 ripe tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic glaze
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 baguette or crusty bread
Instructions
1. 1. Start by dicing the ripe tomatoes into small, even pieces. Be sure to drain any excess moisture from the tomatoes to prevent a soggy bruschetta.
2. 2. In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chiffonade-cut basil leaves, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Gently mix the ingredients and let the flavors meld together for about 15 minutes.
3. 3. Preheat your oven or toaster to a high temperature, and slice the baguette or crusty bread into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Toast the bread slices until they’re golden brown and crisp.
4. 4. Spoon the marinated tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices, ensuring each piece is generously topped. Finally, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the bruschetta.
Notes
For an extra touch of indulgence, you can also consider adding optional ingredients like mozzarella cheese, diced red onion, or sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, appetizer, Italian