Tomato Bruschetta With Fresh Basil

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16
Servings

15m
Prep Time

5m
Cook Time

20m
Ready In

Recipe: #31855

April 25, 2019

Categories: Fresh Tomatoes, Fruit, Tomato, Appetizers, Italian, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Boil, No Eggs, Vegetarian, Hot Appetizers, Herbs, Kosher Dairy more

recipe by:
lazyme

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recipe by:
lazyme

"This is my favorite way of making bruschetta. Rubbing the garlic clove over the bread adds so much flavor and puts it over the top."

Original recipe yields 16 servings

Metric US

Ingredients

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2 tomatoes, diced (large tomatoes)
1/4 cup chopped basil (fresh, lightly packed)
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

150 grams French bread (1 half loaf French or Italian bread, or 1 French baguette)
1 large garlic clove, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (30.2 g)
Calories 41.2
Total Fat - 1.2 g
Saturated Fat - 0.3 g
Cholesterol - 0.6 mg
Sodium - 58.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 6.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.5 g
Sugars - 0.7 g
Protein - 1.5 g
Calcium - 14.3 mg
Iron - 0.4 mg
Vitamin C - 2.8 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step 1

In bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, and salt and pepper; let stand for 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Step 2

Slice bread in 1-inch-thick slices. Place on baking sheet and broil until lightly browned on each side. Rub cut side of garlic clove over one side of bread; brush with olive oil.

Step 3

Spoon tomato mixture over top.

Step 4

Sprinkle with Parmesan (if using).

Step 5

If tomato mixture has been refrigerated, broil bruschetta for 1 minute.

Step 6

Makes about 16 slices.

Tips & Variations

No special items needed.

Tags : Appetizers Herbs

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