Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCumbia OmahaBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Cumbia Omaha
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes and basil

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Chop the Tomatoes

    Dice the Roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Basil

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Prepare Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to the mixture and gently toss everything together. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Slice the Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil.

  4. 8

    Grill the Bread

    Place the oiled baguette slices on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Top the Bread

    Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and place it on a serving platter.

  2. 10

    Add the Tomato Mixture

    Spoon the tomato and basil mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.

  3. 11

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm.

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