Classic Bruschetta
This simple yet elegant bruschetta features toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with fresh diced tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. It's a perfect appetizer to showcase ripe summer produce.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 293 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.
- 1 pcscrusty bread, sliced into 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick pieces
- 4 pcsripe tomato, diced
- 0.25 cupfresh basil, chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, peeled
- 30 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
broiler · baking sheet · mixing bowl · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your broiler to high or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
- 2
Arrange the slices of crusty bread on a baking sheet or directly on the grill pan.
- 3
Toast the bread for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully to prevent burning, as broilers can be very hot.
- 4
While the bread is toasting, combine the diced ripe tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, 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 toasted, remove the bread from the heat. Carefully rub one side of each warm bread slice with the peeled garlic clove.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: The warmth of the bread helps release the garlic's aroma.
- 6
Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the garlic-rubbed side of each bread slice.
About 2 min
- 7
Drizzle each bruschetta with extra virgin olive oil just before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 293kcal
- Protein
- 9.1g
- Carbs
- 46.4g
- Fat
- 8.3g
- Fibre
- 4.2g
- Sugar
- 6.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Bruschetta is best enjoyed fresh; storing it can make the bread soggy.
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