Recipe
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with tomatoes, garlic and basil. Classic Italian appetizer.
Bruschetta takes about 25 minutes and makes 4 servings. Each serving has 309 kcal.
- Preparation
- 15 minutes
- Cooking
- 10 minutes
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 309 kcal
- Protein
- 6.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 36.8 g
- Fat
- 15.3 g
Ingredients
- Baguette or bread1 pc
- Tomatoes4 pcs
- Garlic2 cloves
- Basil15 g
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Balsamic vinegar1 tbsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Pepper1 pinch
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry 4 tomatoes. Remove seeds and stems. Finely chop the tomato flesh.
Tip: Removing seeds and juice prevents the bruschetta from being too soggy.
- 2
Add 1 minced garlic clove to tomatoes. Chop 15 g of basil and add. Season with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 2 tbsp oil and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Mix and let sit 10 minutes.
- 3
Slice 1 baguette or loaf into 1-1.5 cm thick pieces.
- 4
Heat grill or pan over medium heat. Toast bread 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
While still hot, rub the bread with the remaining garlic clove cut in half, and lightly brush with the remaining olive oil (2 tablespoons).
- 6
Top each bread slice with a generous spoonful of tomato mixture. Serve immediately.
Tip: Bruschetta is best when bread is warm and tomatoes are fresh at room temperature.
Cooking methods
On the stove
Use a grill pan or heavy skillet on high heat. No oil needed - dry-toast for 2 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula for better contact and even crust development.
On induction
Heat a cast iron grill pan to level 7–8 and preheat 3 minutes. Induction heats the ridges intensely for excellent char marks. A flat heavy pan also works - creating an even golden crust without grill marks.
Over an open fire
The best method for bruschetta. Place bread directly on the grill grate over medium coals. Watch carefully - bread chars in seconds. Pull at golden-brown and rub the raw garlic half immediately while hot. The smoky char elevates bruschetta to another level.
Recipe questions
- How long does this recipe take?
- Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- Can I cook this recipe on induction?
- Yes. Heat a cast iron grill pan to level 7–8 and preheat 3 minutes. Induction heats the ridges intensely for excellent char marks. A flat heavy pan also works - creating an even golden crust without grill marks.
- Can I cook this recipe over an open fire?
- Yes. The best method for bruschetta. Place bread directly on the grill grate over medium coals. Watch carefully - bread chars in seconds. Pull at golden-brown and rub the raw garlic half immediately while hot. The smoky char elevates bruschetta to another level.
- Which dietary preferences does this recipe support?
- This recipe is tagged: vegetarian.
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