Tomato Basil Bruschetta with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This tomato basil bruschetta features fresh tomatoes and fragrant basil, drizzled with high-quality extra virgin olive oil. It's a delightful appetizer that brings the flavors of italy to your table. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light snack!
This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 5 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 5 min · Total: 20 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include ripe tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, french baguette, salt.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 1 loaf french baguette (sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, torn basil leaves, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the mixture with extra virgin olive oil and gently toss to combine.
- Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and top each slice with the tomato and basil mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.