Bruschetta al Pomodoro
This classic Italian appetizer features toasted bread topped with a fresh mixture of ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic. It's a simple, vibrant dish that highlights the natural flavors of its ingredients. Perfect as a light starter or snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 279 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 8 pcscrusty bread, sliced 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 4 pcsroma tomato, diced
topping
- 2 clovegarlic, finely minced
- 0.25 cupfresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 1 tbspbalsamic glaze(optional)
bread rub
- 1 clovegarlic, peeled, whole
Equipment
baking sheet · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Arrange the crusty bread slices on a baking sheet.
About 1 min
- 3
Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on the bread to prevent burning.
- 4
While the bread toasts, combine the roma tomato, minced garlic, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Allow the tomato mixture to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 5
Once the toasted bread is out of the oven, immediately rub one side of each slice with the whole garlic clove.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: This step imparts a subtle garlic flavor to the bread.
- 6
Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each garlic-rubbed toast.
About 2 min
- 7
Drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired, and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 278.5kcal
- Protein
- 7.3g
- Carbs
- 37.7g
- Fat
- 11.4g
- Fibre
- 3.4g
- Sugar
- 5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Bruschetta is best enjoyed fresh; the toasted bread can become soggy if stored with the topping.
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