Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Leña

Time30m

Serves4

Grilled bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella

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Ingredients

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1
Chop Tomatoes
Dice the fresh tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Add Basil
Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.
3
Prepare Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the tomato and basil mixture.
4
Season Mixture
Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5
Prepare Mozzarella
Cube the mozzarella cheese into small bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the tomato mixture.

6
Slice Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.
7
Brush with Olive Oil
Using a brush, lightly coat each slice of bread with olive oil on both sides.
8
Grill Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

9
Top with Mixture
Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and place it on a serving platter. Spoon the tomato and mozzarella mixture generously on top of each slice.
10
Serve
Serve immediately while the bread is still warm. Enjoy your delicious bruschetta!