Quick and Simple Bruschetta Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Roma Tomatoes (ripe, diced)
• 1 clove Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (packed, chopped)
• 0.5 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar (half tablespoon)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 2 pieces Calabrian Peppers (chopped, optional heat)
• to taste pinch Salt
• to taste pinch Black Pepper
• 1 piece Baguette (cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices)

Instructions

1. Make the bruschetta topping

   Dice the Roma tomatoes, mince the garlic, and chop the basil. In a mixing bowl combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, chopped Calabrian peppers, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently.

   Time: PT10M

2. Slice the baguette

   Place the baguette on a cutting board and cut it into 1/2‑inch diagonal slices, keeping the crust intact for texture.

   Time: PT2M

3. Grill the baguette slices

   Preheat a grill pan over medium‑high heat. Lightly brush each slice with a little extra‑virgin olive oil and grill for 1‑2 minutes per side, until golden grill marks appear.

   Time: PT5M

4. Assemble and serve

   Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Drizzle a tiny bit more olive oil if desired and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

180

Protein

4g

Carbohydrates

25g

Fat

8g

Fiber

3g