Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Despensa LatinaBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by La Despensa Latina
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Method

Bread Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice the Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices on a diagonal.

  2. 2

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush one side of each slice of bread with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Place the oiled side down on the grill and grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and grill the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Topping Preparation

  1. 4

    Chop the Tomatoes

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

  2. 5

    Prepare the Basil

    Stack the basil leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin ribbons (chiffonade). Add to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 6

    Add Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the mixing bowl with the tomatoes and basil.

  4. 7

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to the mixture, and gently toss everything together.

  5. 8

    Add Balsamic Glaze

    Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the mixture and toss gently to combine.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Top the Bread

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

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is warm, drizzled with extra balsamic glaze if desired.

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