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Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Name: Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf of crusty bread; 4-5 ripe tomatoes, diced; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

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1 loaf of crusty bread
4-5 ripe tomatoes, diced
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the crusty bread into thick slices and place them on a baking tray.
Brush one side of each slice with olive oil and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
In a large bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Once the bread is toasted, remove from the oven and spoon the tomato basil mixture onto each slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best taste; this bruschetta can also be easily adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg