Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe
Tomato & Basil Bruschetta is an Italian appetizer made from fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic drizzled with olive oil and vinegar.
Recipe Info
Ingredients For Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe
- 1 Baguette French Bread or Italian Bread
- 5-6 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/3 Cup Basil Leaves
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Butter (optional)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
Step By Step Instructions for Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe
- Dice tomatoes and add them to a mixing bowl. Make sure to choose ripe juicy tomatoes.5-6 Tomatoes, finely chopped
- Add thinly sliced leaves of fresh Italian basil.1/3 Cup Basil Leaves
- Also add some minced garlic to the bowl.2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- Add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, black pepper powder and salt.1 Teaspoon Olive Oil, 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch), 1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste, 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- Mix all the ingredients well and let the mixture sit for an hour on the countertop or in the refrigerator, if you have the time. This allows for the all the flavors to blend together.
- Slice a French baguette or an Italian bread diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.1 Baguette French Bread or Italian Bread
- Brush the bread slices with butter or olive oil. Optionally, you can also add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the butter or oil before brushing it on the bread.1 Tablespoon Butter (optional), 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
- Toast or bake the bread slices till they are crispy and golden brown.
- Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the toasted bread slices and serve immediately.
