Balsamic Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer that is easy to make at home. Toasted bread is topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and balsamic vinegar.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette bread cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 roma plum tomatoes, diced (*See Notes)
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush bread slices on both sides lightly with 1 tablespoon oil and place on large baking sheet. Toast bread until golden, about 5 to 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Meanwhile, toss together tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
- Mix in balsamic vinegar, 2 teaspoons olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Instead of the 8 Roma (Plum) tomatoes, you may substitute two 14-ounce cans of diced tomatoes (well drained). To give it more of a kick, add ¼ cup of chopped red onion. So yummy!
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1mg