Description
Classic tomato bruschetta combines summer-ripe tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and toasted baguette for one of the most delicious ways to showcase the best of the season.
Ingredients
Fresh Tomato Mixture:
- 1 pound fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Splash of balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
- 1 tablespoon grated parmigiano reggiano cheese (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Bruschetta:
- 1 baguette
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Fresh Tomato Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, shallot, garlic, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and basil. Add cheese if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast Baguette: Cut baguette into slices, toast in a skillet with butter and remaining olive oil until golden on both sides.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Top toasted bread with tomato mixture. Garnish with basil or cheese.
Notes
- If dairy-free, omit cheese and use olive oil instead of butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
