Garlic Bread Bruschetta
That first crunch into this Garlic Bread Bruschetta piled high with juicy, basil-flecked tomatoes is pure summer in a single bite. It's the appetizer that makes everyone hover around the kitchen waiting for the next batch.
Servings: 18 Crostini
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 18 slices Italian or French baguette sliced 1/2” thick
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to season
- 2 cups fresh grape or cherry tomatoes diced
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚ F(200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush each of the slices of bread with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place them on the baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until golden. Remove from the oven.
- Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a mixing bowl with the cheese and basil. Stir. Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine.
- Load up each of the bread slices with the tomato mixture. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg