Jul 14 2026

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread topped with diced tomatoes, garlic, and basil.

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation of Topping

  1. 1

    Chop Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Mince Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Add Basil

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomato and garlic mixture.

  4. 4

    Season Mixture

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mixture and stir gently to combine. Set aside.

Grilling Bread

  1. 5

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium heat.

  2. 6

    Slice Baguette

    Cut the baguette into 1-inch thick slices, on a diagonal for better presentation.

  3. 7

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil.

  4. 8

    Grill Bread

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

Assembling Bruschetta

  1. 9

    Top Toasted Bread

    Remove the grilled bread from the grill and place it on a serving platter.

  2. 10

    Add Tomato Mixture

    Spoon the prepared tomato mixture generously over each slice of grilled bread.

  3. 11

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm and crispy.

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