Bruschetta Recipe
Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Preparation of Topping
- 1
Dice the Tomatoes
Start by washing the Roma tomatoes thoroughly. Remove the stems, and dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Place them in a medium bowl.
- 2
Chop the Basil
Take the fresh basil leaves, stack them, and chop them into thin strips (chiffonade). Add to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Seasoning
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, and gently toss to combine. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Preparation of Bread
- 4
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1-inch thick slices on a diagonal to create larger surface areas for topping.
- 5
Assembly
- 6
Top the Bread
Remove the grilled bread from the heat. Spoon the marinated tomato mixture generously over each slice.
- 7
Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze
Finish by drizzling balsamic glaze over the topped bruschetta for an added touch of flavor.
- 8
Serve
Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.