Bruschetta Bread

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Toasted baguette slices topped with tomatoes and fresh basil

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: authentic bruschetta recipe, bruschetta, bruschetta bread, bruschetta topping, how to make bruschetta, italian bruschetta, what to make with tomatoes

Servings: pieces

Calories: 71kcal

Ingredients

1 baguette
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
freshly grated Parmesan

Toppping

1 cup finely diced ripe tomatoes about 6 cocktail sized tomatoes
2 Tbsp finely diced sweet red pepper
1 Tbsp very finely diced red onion
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp red wine vinegar
8-10 leaves fresh basil, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop tomatoes and allow to rest in strainer to drain for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Dice onion and red pepper into very small pieces. Add to tomato mixture along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
Slice baguette diagonally into about 12 slices. Brush with olive oil and place oil side down on preheated grill. Grill until lightly toasted, then brush tops with oil, turn and grill other side.
While still warm, rub a clove of garlic over the top of each baguette slice.
Top each slice with tomato mixture and grated Parmesan. Broil for a few minutes until warm and cheese is slightly melted.

Notes

Nutritional value is based on one baguette slice approximately 3/4 inch thick.

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