Description
A fresh and colorful Tomato Bruschetta recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tomato (seeds removed, chopped)
- 8 oz baguette bread (cut into 1-inch slices)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (thinly sliced)
- 2 oz onions (chopped)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 0.5 oz fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic. Set aside.
- Brush each slice of the baguette with the garlic mixture and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned. Let cool.
- In a small saucepan, heat 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar over medium-low heat, simmer for about 8 minutes until reduced by half. Add 2 teaspoons of honey, stir for another 2 minutes until glaze thickens. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chopped tomatoes, onions, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and chopped basil. Mix well.
- Place a slice of fresh mozzarella on each toasted bread slice. Scoop a spoonful of the tomato mixture on top and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately!
Notes
Best served fresh while the bread is crispy. Assemble right before serving for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bruschetta, appetizer, tomato recipes