Bruschetta Recipe
Bruschetta is an antipasto that originated in Italy, consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. The most traditional version is made with ripe tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar. Bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or snack, and is a staple at Italian restaurants and pizzerias.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 10 Tomato
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- cup Onions
- 1 garlic
- 1 tsp garlic
- ¼ cup basil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Finely chop onion and cut garlic cloves into half.
- Thinly slice basil leaves.
- Chop tomatoes into medium dices.
Cooking
- Preheat to 450ºF (232ºC) and place the oven rack to the middle position.
- Cut the bread into ½-inch thick slices or ¾-inch for thicker pieces.
- Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of the bread and sprinkle salt on both sides.
- Bake until the surface is lightly browned for about 5 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a wire rack.
- For extra garlic flavor, rub the cut-side of garlic on both sides of the warm bread.
- Take a Mixing Bowl, add diced tomatoes, onions, basil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper powder. Mix well.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the mixture and combine well. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if required.
- Add some of the tomato mixture on top of the toasted bread slices.
- Serve Bruschetta immediately.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
- Cooling Rack
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Bruschetta Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
183
mg
8
%
Potassium
123
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
366
IU
7
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.1
mg
1
%
Vitamin B6
0.1
mg
5
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Vitamin E
0.4
mg
3
%
Vitamin K
6
µg
6
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
9
mg
2
%
Zinc
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.