Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsVia Farina DowntownBruschetta Recipe

Bruschetta Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Grilled bread with tomato and basil

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Ingredients

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Bread

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

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

  2. 2

    Add Seasoning

    Chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl with tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves and add them as well. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Bread

  1. 3

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 4

    Grill the Bread

    Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush each slice of baguette with olive oil on both sides and place them on the grill. Grill for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Top the Bread

    Once the bread is grilled, remove it from the heat and top each slice generously with the tomato and basil mixture.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately while the bread is warm and enjoy your Bruschetta!

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