Bruschetta Recipe
This easy bruschetta recipe combines toasted baguette slices with a tomato, basil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil topping. The resulting tomato bruschetta is flavorful, fresh, and perfect for serving as a vegan snack or appetizer!
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium-sized Roma tomatoes finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4-1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 loaf of French bread I used homemade GF baguette
Instructions
- Watch the video for easy visual instructions.
- Cut the tomatoes into halves and remove most of the seeds. Finely dice the tomatoes and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Also, finely chop the basil and the garlic and add both to the tomatoes along with the balsamic vinegar, sea salt, ground pepper, and about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Stir with a spoon and leave to marinate for at least 15 minutes (up to 60 minutes is fine). After marinating, taste the tomato mixture and adjust any of the flavors as needed; more garlic, balsamic, salt, pepper, etc. Then drain off the excess marinade (you can use it for your next salad).
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice the bread (you can use French bread or Ciabatta) and brush each slice with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. I used homemade Gluten-Free French Bread.
- Transfer the bread to the prepared baking tray and toast it in the oven for about 10-15 min until golden brown, turning halfway through. I recommend rubbing each toasted baguette slice with a halved garlic clove for an even yummier result!
- Arrange the toasted bread on a plate or wooden board with the bowl of the bruschetta mixture on the side. Or top each slice with some tomato mixture and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can optionally drizzle your bruschetta bread with a little balsamic glaze or with more olive oil.
Nutrition Facts
Bruschetta Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.