Description
Bruschetta brings Mediterranean sunshine to your plate, offering a crisp canvas of fresh tomatoes and fragrant herbs. Crusty bread layered with vibrant ingredients creates an Italian appetizer that connects flavor and simplicity, beckoning you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 4 ripe tomatoes (Roma or cherry), diced
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced/halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) black pepper
Instructions
- Finely chop ripe tomatoes and transfer to a mixing vessel, ensuring uniform texture for optimal flavor distribution.
- Mince fresh garlic cloves and add to the tomato mixture, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients, creating a luscious base that enhances the overall taste profile.
- Tear fragrant basil leaves into delicate pieces, gently incorporating them into the blend for a vibrant herbaceous note.
- Splash a touch of aged balsamic vinegar, introducing a subtle tangy complexity to the medley.
- Season generously with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, balancing the ingredient harmony.
- Tenderly fold all components together, allowing the flavors to intertwine and develop depth.
- Let the bruschetta mixture rest and marinate, permitting the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective character for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, ensuring a perfectly balanced and refreshing appetizer.
Notes
- Select ripe, juicy tomatoes for the most vibrant and fresh bruschetta flavor.
- Chop tomatoes into uniform, small pieces to ensure even distribution of ingredients and a perfect bite.
- Let the mixture marinate at room temperature to allow herbs and garlic to infuse their aromatic essence into the tomatoes.
- Toast bread until golden and crispy, creating a crunchy base that contrasts beautifully with the soft, juicy tomato mixture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg