Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Quick, easy and fresh, Tomato Bruschetta is made with juicy tomatoes and little else. Capers add some pop and garlic a bit of pepperiness but the tomatoes are the star all perched on a crusty slice of toasted bread.
Servings: 12
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound plum tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers rinsed and drained
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil optional
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- 12 slices crostini or sliced baguette toasted or grilled
- 1 garlic clove cut in half
- Extra olive oil for drizzling optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, capers, garlic, parsley, basil (if using) and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Rub each slice of the crostini or toasted baguette with the garlic and arrange on a platter.
- Top each crostini with a spoonful of the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
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Notes
Bruschetta topping can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Don’t top the bread slices until right before serving so the bread doesn’t get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg