Description
A delightful blend of grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette or Italian ciabatta loaf
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and balsamic glaze. Stir gently and allow to marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Brush each side of the bread with olive oil.
- Place the oiled bread slices on the grill and grill each side for 2-4 minutes until golden-brown.
- Remove the bread from the grill and allow to cool slightly. Top each slice generously with the tomato mixture.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Drizzle additional balsamic glaze over the bruschetta before serving.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For best flavor, ensure to use ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. Marinate the topping for a longer time if possible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg