Tomato Bruschetta

Name: Tomato Bruschetta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 3 medium, finely diced ripe tomatoes; 8 thick slices rustic country bread; 2 cloves, halved garlic; 8 leaves, torn fresh basil; 3 tbsp, plus more for finishing extra-virgin olive oil; to taste flaky sea salt; to taste freshly cracked black pepper

Crisp-grilled bread rubbed with garlic and piled with sweet tomatoes, basil, and good olive oil — Italy's most generous snack.

vegetarian
vegan
dairy-free
nut-free
egg-free

Ingredients

ripe tomatoes3 medium, finely diced
rustic country bread8 thick slices
garlic2 cloves, halved
fresh basil8 leaves, torn
extra-virgin olive oil3 tbsp, plus more for finishing
flaky sea saltto taste
freshly cracked black pepperto taste

Steps

Combine tomatoes with seasonings.
Combine the diced tomatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, basil, a generous pinch of salt, and a few cracks of pepper. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out the juices.
Grill or broil the bread slices.
Grill or broil the bread slices until well charred at the edges, about 2 minutes per side.
Rub bread with garlic and oil.
While still warm, rub each slice with the cut side of a garlic clove and brush with olive oil.
Assemble and serve bruschetta.
Pile the tomato mixture on top, finish with a drizzle of olive oil and flaky salt, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition, per serving. 210 calories. Protein 5 grams, 9 percent. Carbs 28 grams, 53 percent. Fat 9 grams, 38 percent. Fiber 4 grams, sugar 5 grams, saturated fat 1.3 grams, sodium 350 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.