Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFlame Steakhouse & Wine BarTomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe

Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Fresh tomatoes and basil on grilled bread.

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Ingredients

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Bruschetta Topping

Bread

Method

Preparing the Topping

  1. 1

    Chop Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Prepare Basil

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

  3. 3

    Add Flavorings

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl. Then pour in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix

    Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined. Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Preparing the Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.

  2. 6

    Slice the Bread

    Slice the baguette or Italian bread into 1-inch thick slices.

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil.

  4. 8

    Grill the Bread

    Place the bread slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are toasted and have grill marks.

  5. 9

    Assemble Bruschetta

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and top each slice with the prepared tomato and basil mixture.

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