Description
A classic Italian appetizer featuring a delectable mix of ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil on crispy toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large baguette or ciabatta, sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the ripe tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
- Finely chop the garlic and basil, then add to the tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, mixing well.
- Toast the bread until golden brown.
- Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve immediately for best flavor. Garnish with extra basil or balsamic glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, Italian appetizer, fresh tomatoes, easy appetizer