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Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe

Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine: Add the olive oil, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, chopped basil, salt and pepper and toss to combine. Taste for salt.
  4. To serve: Scoop the fresh tomato mixture onto a slice of bread and sprinkle with feta cheese and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar reduction.
  5. 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