Jul 14 2026

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with marinated tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Tomato Mixture

Method

Preparing the Tomato Mixture

  1. 1

    Chop Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Basil and Garlic

    Finely chop the fresh basil leaves and mince the garlic cloves. Add both to the bowl with the diced tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Season the Mixture

    Add balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing the Bread

  1. 4

    Slice the Bread

    Cut the baguette or ciabatta loaf into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 5

    Grill the Bread

    Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and place the slices on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Assembling the Bruschetta

  1. 6

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the heat and let it cool slightly. Spoon the marinated tomato mixture generously over each slice.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is still warm. Optionally, drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.

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