Tomato Bruschetta Crostini
This easy tomato bruschetta comes together in no time! It tastes fresh and delicious and is perfect as an appetizer or part of a meal.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 minutes mins
Total Time14 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bruschetta, easy recipes, tomatoes
Servings: 2
Calories: 345kcal
- ½ loaf french or ciabatta bread
- 6 campari tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 Tablespoon loosely packed basil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil plus more for brushing onto bread
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Parmesan cheese optional
- salt
- pepper
Dice the tomatoes and put into a small mixing bowl
Finely mince the clove of garlic and add to the bowl
Chop the basil into thin ribbons and add to the bowl
Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the bowl
Add a little salt and black pepper
Stir ingredients together. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed
Set aside and let flavors marinate together
Turn on oven broiler
Cut half of the loaf of bread into about ½ inch slices
Place onto baking sheet and brush olive oil onto one side of the bread slices, making sure to get the edges
Place under broiler until nicely browned. Cooking time will vary based on your oven, so just keep an eye on it! You want the bread to be crisp, but not burned.
Remove bread from oven and evenly spoon and distribute tomato mixture over the bread slices.
Grate Parmesan cheese over the top, if desired.
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1630IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg