Jul 09 2026

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Chop the basil leaves roughly and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and add them as well.

  3. 3

    Mix the Topping

    Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

Grilling the Bread

  1. 4

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 5

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil.

  3. 6

    Grill the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Top the Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the heat and immediately top each slice with the tomato mixture.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is warm.

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