TOMATO BRUSCHETTA EASY RECIPE
Delicious, simple and so easy to make this classic Italian appetizer. Furthermore, this tomato bruschetta recipe can be prepared not only for French bread slices; such as baguettes. Also, you can make bruschetta by using another type of bread/toasted bread slices, and why not use thick slices; for example inch thick slices. Additionally, this bruschetta recipe is super easy to season if you wish you can just sprinkle salt and pepper; for example, kosher salt and black pepper.
This is an amazing and full-of-flavor Italian appetizer that you can prepare in just a few mins, so in less than 15 mins they will be ready to serve. Also, when you make bruschetta it won’t require you to cook for hours, so is ideal to serve in the summer months and you will love the fresh toppings. In addition to this, when choosing fresh tomatoes make sure they are good quality ones, as well as the other ingredients; such as extra virgin olive oil. This will make a huge difference when serving this Italian recipe.
TOMATOES FOR BRUSCHETTA
The star ingredient for this delicious bruschetta is the ripe tomatoes. Traditionally you can prepare this Italian dish with fresh tomatoes; such as salad tomatoes. However, you can try this recipe with other tomato types or preparation; for example sundried tomatoes.
As you can see that although this is a simple and easy tomato bruschetta, you can find a wide variety of tomato options to customize this bruschetta to your taste. Furthermore, check the ideas on the list below for more tomato types to use.
- Plum tomatoes.
- Baby plum tomatoes.
- Cherry tomatoes.
- Sundried tomatoes.
- Roasted tomatoes.
- Grilled tomatoes.
EXTRAS INGREDIENTS FOR BRUSCHETTA
In addition to the tomato ideas to enjoy with this recipe, there are other ingredients that match well with this dish. With this in mind, make this classic starter a great dish with fresh produce to enhance the yummy flavors. For this reason, I create the following list to inspire you.
- Wild rocket.
- Fresh basil leaves.
- Spinach.
- Parsley.
- Green onion/spring onion.
- Fresh chopped garlic clove.
- Garlic bread.
- Fresh mozzarella (vegan).
- Balsamic vinegar.
- Soy sauce.
Another tomato option to add to this delicious bruschetta recipe is a fresh tomato salsa that goes really well with this recipe too.
Lastly, if you would like to enjoy this tomato bruschetta recipe with cheese, you can easily make your own. Click on this link to get the vegan parmesan cheese recipe.
THIS RECIPE GOES WELL WITH:
- Also, you can try this with a Black olive paté.
Tomato bruschetta easy recipe
Super simple, easy, and quick to make this delicious tomato bruschetta. Moreover, you can enjoy this recipe as a starter, for breakfast, or as a snack.
Ingredients
- 250 gr of Baguette bread.
- 1 Ripe tomato.
- ½ Red Onion.
- ½ Tbsp. of Extra virgin olive oil.
- 1/8 Teaspoon of Salt.
- 1 Teaspoon of Oregano.
Instructions
- Wash and dry well the tomatoes. Then cut the tomatoes into cubes and place them in a bowl.
Peel and dice the onion. Then, mix the minced onion with the tomatoes.
- Season to taste with: extra virgin olive oil, salt, and oregano.
- Cut the baguette bread into diagonal slices and toast to your taste.
- Lastly, place your toasted bread slices in a serving place and add the tomato mixture on top.
Notes
For this recipe I used French bread (baguette), you can try other bread including gluten-free.
You can make the tomato mixture ahead; however, I won't season this tomato mixture until serving this delicious appetizer.
Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 786Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 0mgSodium 1767mgCarbohydrates 140gFiber 8gSugar 17gProtein 29g
The Nutritional values presented on this table are only estimates. The values can also vary depending on the cooking method, ingredients, product brands etc. This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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