Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a simple appetizer or side dish takes advantage of our garden’s bounty by combining bright red, ripe tomatoes with fresh herbs, garlic, olive
oil, and vinegar!
Course Appetizer, Side
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, side dish, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings
18
servings
Calories 47 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 10 items
1 ½ lbs. fresh tomatoes (I used 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for brushing on bread
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 baguette (about 8.3 ounces), sliced into ½-inch-thick slices
Grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Toast bread slices by brushing one side with olive oil, then broiling, non-oiled side up, for 45 seconds or until toasted.
2. Turn bread over, add grated Parmesan cheese, and toast until lightly browned.
3. Set aside and allow bread to cool.
4. In a small bowl, combine basil, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice. Set aside.
5. No more than 2 hours before serving, slice tomatoes into 4 sections, remove seeds, and chop coarsely. Combine tomatoes with the herb mixture and season
with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. No more than 10 minutes before serving, top each bread slice with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture.
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Nutrition Facts
Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving (1 slice of bread with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture)
Calories 47 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
Sodium 70.7mg3%
Potassium 67.7mg2%
Carbohydrates 6.8g2%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 1.2g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
from the seasoned mom
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Bruschetta is a simple appetizer or side dish takes advantage of our garden’s bounty by combining bright red, ripe tomatoes with fresh herbs, garlic, olive
oil, and vinegar!
Course Appetizer, Side
Cuisine Italian
Keyword appetizer, side dish, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings
18
servings
Calories 47 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 10 items
1 ½ lbs. fresh tomatoes (I used 4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus additional for brushing on bread
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 baguette (about 8.3 ounces), sliced into ½-inch-thick slices
Grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
list of 6 items
1. Toast bread slices by brushing one side with olive oil, then broiling, non-oiled side up, for 45 seconds or until toasted.
2. Turn bread over, add grated Parmesan cheese, and toast until lightly browned.
3. Set aside and allow bread to cool.
4. In a small bowl, combine basil, garlic, oregano, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and lemon juice. Set aside.
5. No more than 2 hours before serving, slice tomatoes into 4 sections, remove seeds, and chop coarsely. Combine tomatoes with the herb mixture and season
with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. No more than 10 minutes before serving, top each bread slice with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture.
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Nutrition Facts
Bruschetta
Amount Per Serving (1 slice of bread with about 2 tablespoons of tomato mixture)
Calories 47 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6g
Sodium 70.7mg3%
Potassium 67.7mg2%
Carbohydrates 6.8g2%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 0.2g0%
Protein 1.2g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
from the seasoned mom
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