Bruschetta
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 french baguette sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2.5 cups approximately 6 whole roma tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced (to add to the tomatoes)
- 1 garlic clove for the baguette
- 1 small shallot chopped fine
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded, to garnish
- 1/3 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette into quarter-inch pieces, place them on a baking sheet, and brush both sides lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden. Remove and set aside.Peel a large garlic clove and rub it over the top side of each toasted crostini. Set aside while you prepare your tomatoes.
- In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, minced shallot, fresh basil, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine.
- Using a slotted spoon, top each crostini with the tomato mixture.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg
