Description
Savory garlic tomato bruschetta brings Italian countryside charm to your kitchen, dancing with fresh herbs and zesty flavors. Crisp bread topped with ripe tomatoes creates a simple yet elegant appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 loaf (1 pound / 454 grams) unsliced French bread
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Liquid/Oil:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a flavorful tomato mixture by combining freshly chopped tomatoes with aromatic minced garlic, fragrant basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Gently fold Parmesan cheese into the tomato blend, ensuring even distribution of ingredients and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Cover the mixture and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, enabling the ingredients to meld and intensify their collective taste.
- Remove the tomato mixture from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before serving to allow it to reach room temperature and maximize flavor potential.
- Preheat the broiler and prepare French bread by slicing it into thin, uniform pieces that will serve as the perfect crispy base for the bruschetta.
- Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and position under the broiler, watching carefully to achieve a golden-brown, slightly crisp texture without burning.
- Once the bread is toasted to perfection, transfer the slices to a serving platter and generously top each piece with the marinated tomato mixture.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves and a final dusting of Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve immediately to enjoy the optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Marinate tomatoes for at least an hour to intensify the flavors and allow ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Toast bread just until golden to prevent burning and maintain a crispy texture that complements the juicy tomato topping.
- For a gluten-free version, swap French bread with gluten-free baguette or use cucumber slices as a low-carb alternative.
- Enhance the recipe by adding fresh mozzarella or experimenting with different herbs like oregano or thyme for a personalized twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg