Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLoukinens' On 4thBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Loukinens' On 4th
Time30m
Serves4

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

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Chop the Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Garlic

    Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Tear the Basil

    Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the tomato mixture.

  4. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything gently to combine.

Preparation of Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Lightly brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil.

  4. 8

    Grill the Bread

    Place the bread slices on the grill and grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and let it cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice of grilled bread.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and serve immediately while the bread is still warm.

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