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Balsamic Bruschetta

Balsamic Bruschetta

Balsamic Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer made with toasted bread topped with a mixture of juicy tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 bruschetta
Calories 197 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf French bread cut into ¼-inch slices
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 pieces roma tomatoes diced
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 ounce Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar good quality
  • 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

This recipe yields 8 bruschetta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bruschettaCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, balsamic, Bruschetta, Easy Recipe, Italian appetizer
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