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Fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta

A simple, fresh, and highly flavorful toast, perfect for a quick summer meal or appetizer. Sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil come together on crispy toasted bread for a Mediterranean-style bite.

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Fresh Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Ready in

15 min

4
Quick info

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Total

15 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Calories

180

Tools

  • Pan

  • Mixing bowl

  • Knife

  • Cutting board

  • Toaster

Ingredients

Quantities adjust from the original 4 servings. Fixed items stay unchanged.

For the bruschetta

Preparation

  1. Toast the bread

    3 min

    Toast the bread slices until golden and crispy on both sides. Set aside while preparing the topping.

    Rustic or sourdough bread works especially well for this recipe.

  2. Cook the tomatoes and garlic

    5 min

    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and half of the garlic, finely chopped. Cook until the tomatoes soften, burst slightly, and release their juices.

    Avoid browning the garlic to keep its flavor sweet and fragrant.

  3. Prepare the tomato mixture

    2 min

    Transfer the warm tomatoes to a bowl. Add the remaining raw garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, and salt. Mix gently to combine.

    Do not overmix to keep some texture in the tomatoes.

  4. Assemble the bruschetta

    2 min

    Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the toasted bread, making sure to include some of the flavorful juices.

    Serve immediately to keep the bread crisp.

  5. Finish and serve

    1 min

    Top with a fresh basil leaf and an optional drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

    Perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or summer snack.

Notes & tips

Tips

  • Use ripe cherry tomatoes for maximum flavor.
  • Fresh basil is essential for the authentic Mediterranean taste.
  • Serve immediately after assembling.
Nutrition
Calories
180
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