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Bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil topping.

Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Author: Amy Duska

Ingredients

Tomato Topping

  • 7 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Bruschetta

  • 1 baguette or loaf of French bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic

Garnish

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar for balsamic reduction
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  • Toast bread: Preheat oven to 450°F. Cut the baguette into ½" thick slices, on the diagonal, and arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil. Cut a garlic clove in half and rub each slice of bread. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
    Slices of toasted baguette on a baking sheet.
  • Prepare tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes in half and remove guts and seeds. Dice the flesh into small pieces. Place the pieces into a mixing bowl.
    Tomatoes in a mixing bowl after being chopped and seeded.
  • Combine: Add the olive oil, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, chopped basil, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Taste for salt.
  • To serve: Scoop the fresh tomato mixture onto a slice of bread and sprinkle with feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction.
    Brushetta slices being topped with the tomatoes and feta cheese.

Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

  • Make the balsamic reduction: Place 1 cup of balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook until it is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 65 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 105mg5%
Potassium 66mg2%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 151IU3%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 13mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Notes

  • Tip for serving at parties: To keep the bread from getting soggy, arrange slices of toasted bread on a serving platter alongside the bruschetta mixture, feta cheese and balsamic reduction and allow guests to assemble.
  • Store any leftover tomato mixture covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.