Description
Delicious and easy bruschetta recipe featuring a flavorful tomato topping on toasted bread slices, garnished with feta cheese and balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
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Tomato Topping
- 7 medium Roma tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 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)
- 1/4 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Balsamic Vinegar 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.
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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
