Jul 14 2026
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Bruschetta Recipe

Inspired by Morten's at Old Town
Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat. Slice the French baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil to enhance flavor and prevent sticking.

Topping Preparation

  1. 3

    Chop Tomatoes

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

  2. 4

    Prepare Basil

    Wash the fresh basil leaves, pat them dry, and chop them roughly before adding to the bowl with tomatoes.

  3. 5

    Add Garlic

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

  4. 6

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the mixture, then add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Grilling

  1. 7

    Grill the Bread

    Place the oiled bread slices on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the bread is toasted.

  2. 8

    Top with Mixture

    Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the grill and top each slice with the tomato and basil mixture immediately for the best flavor.

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