Quick Classic Tomato Bruschetta

A quick and easy recipe for classic tomato bruschetta, a popular Italian appetizer.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups fully ripe tomatoes, (seeded and finely chopped)
• 10 basil leaves, (chiffonade*)
• 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ((optional))
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 8 slices fresh baguette, (or gluten-free baguette)
• olive oil for brushing bread slices

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare tomatoes and mix with basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside to allow flavours to blend for an hour or more.
2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. 3Make the crostini. Slice the baguette in ½ inch slices. Brush both sides with a little olive oil and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
4. 4Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven, turn the slices over and bake for another 5 minutes or until just slightly crispy. The crostini should still be soft on the inside.
5. 5Just before serving, top crostini slices with 2 heaping tablespoons of the bruschetta mixture. Garnish with additional basil, a sprinkle of coarse salt and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired. Serve immediately.
6. 6Alternatively, serve the bruschetta mix in a bowl and allow guests to make their own crostini. This option avoids possible soggy bread if the crostini sit too long.