Description
A classic Italian appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of rustic bread
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Rub the toasted bread with the minced garlic.
- In a bowl, mix the diced tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, tomato, basil, Italian appetizer