Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLona's Lil EatsBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Lona's Lil Eats
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Flavor to the Tomatoes

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the diced tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and mix them into the bowl.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Bread Preparation

  1. 4

    Slice the Bread

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

  2. 5

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush both sides of each bread slice with olive oil and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assembling the Bruschetta

  1. 6

    Top the Bread

    Once the bread slices are grilled, remove them from the heat. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is warm, and enjoy your delicious bruschetta!

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