Tomato Bruschetta Recipe – Tomato bruschetta, made with tomatoes and basil, is the perfect appetizer or snack when you need something crunchy, juicy, and refreshing. Tomatoes are simply marinated with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh basil, then spread onto a crusty slice of bread rubbed with garlic. The flavor is simple but so amazing! You really can’t go wrong with this easy bruschetta recipe. Everybody will love it! Enjoy this tomato basil bruschetta recipe with family and friends!
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Ingredients list for the tomato bruschetta recipe
- 4 thick slices of Italian or French bread
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parmesan shavings
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Directions
1. To make the tomato bruschetta: Halve tomatoes, then discard the seeds. Slice the tomatoes into small pieces then add to a medium bowl with a generous pinch of salt, a small pinch of black pepper, one tablespoon of olive oil, and chopped basil. Give a quick and let marinate while you prepare the bread.
2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Drizzle the bread slices with the remaining tablespoon of oil and toast for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden, warmed through and nice grill marks appear.
3. Rub one side of the warm toasted bread slices with fresh garlic.
4. Give another stir to the tomatoes and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Spoon a generous amount of tomatoes onto each toasted bread slice. Sprinkle parmesan shavings on top. Using a spoon, drizzle a little of the remaining juice over the tomatoes. Serve the tomato bruschettas immediately. Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the tomato bruschetta recipe
- The topping for this fresh tomato bruschetta recipe can be put together ahead of time and refrigerated before assembling the toast.
- You can use cherry or grape tomatoes.
What kind of tomatoes should I use for bruschetta?
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