Tomato Bruschetta With Fresh Basil

15m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
20m
Ready In


"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 is 16 servings

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 by Step Method

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


No special items needed.

3 Reviews

Nif

I made this for a potluck lunch at work today and it was a big hit! I added a nice amount of black pepper and just a splash of olive oil. Thanks so much lazyme.

5.0

review by:
(9 Jul 2019)

Mia in Germany

My kind of appetizer, we had this as supper in the evening, perfect meal for some Italy-feeling! So easy to make and still always so yummy. Thanks for posting! Made for SWT 2019 / Italy for the Traveling Tastebuds

5.0

review by:
(8 Jul 2019)

ForeverMama

Loved these beauties! Love how the tomato, basil, and garlic just make these gems simply perfect. They were a real success felt by all in my home. Thank you Lazyme for sharing. Made it for Susie's World Tour - Italy, Team Sue Chefs.

5.0

review by:
(7 Jul 2019)

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