🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Tomato Bruschetta

Prep Time 15 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Calories 176 kcal

Charred crusty bread rubbed with garlic and topped with a vibrant tumble of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and peppery olive oil.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice tomatoes, toss with torn basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10 min.
  2. 2 Grill or toast bread slices until charred on both sides.
  3. 3 Rub one side of each toast with a halved garlic clove.
  4. 4 Drizzle toasts with remaining olive oil.
  5. 5 Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice. Serve immediately.

Did You Know?

The word bruschetta comes from "bruscare," meaning to roast over coals. Italians originally made it simply to test new olive oil.