Fresh Garden Bruschetta Recipe with Tomatoes and Basil
If you need a simple appetizer that’s fresh and easy to throw together, this Fresh Garden Bruschetta is a great one to make. It’s made with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a flavorful sauce served over crispy toasted baguette. Light, fresh, and full of flavor, it works well for parties, cookouts, snacks, or quick appetizers at home.
If you love easy bite-sized appetizers, these Mini BLT Bites are another fresh and simple recipe that’s perfect for parties, or quick entertaining.
How to Make Fresh Garden Bruschetta
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Fresh Garden Bruschetta recipe with tomatoes, basil and garlic, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- ½ loaf French baguette, cut into 12 slices (discarding the ends)
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Step by Step Instructions
1. Cut the tomatoes into small bite-sized pieces and finely chop the fresh basil. Add both to a medium mixing bowl.
2. Pour in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until the tomatoes are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit while you prepare the bread so the flavors can blend.
3. Slice the bread into 12 pieces at a slight angle to create larger surfaces for the topping. Place the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese over each slice of bread. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is lightly golden. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
5. Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted bread slices just before serving.
6. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.
This Fresh Garden Bruschetta is an easy appetizer that always works for just about any occasion. The fresh tomato mixture and crispy toasted bread make a simple combination that’s full of flavor without a lot of effort. It’s quick to prep, easy to serve, and perfect for sharing.
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Fresh Garden Bruschetta
Ingredients
- ½ loaf French baguette, cut into 12 slices (discarding the ends)
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into small bite-sized pieces and finely chop the fresh basil. Add both to a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then add the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until the tomatoes are evenly coated. Let the mixture sit while you prepare the bread so the flavors can blend.
- Slice the bread into 12 pieces at a slight angle to create larger surfaces for the topping. Place the slices in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a little parmesan cheese over each slice of bread. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is lightly golden. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the toasted bread slices just before serving.
- Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.
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