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Bruschetta

Italy

Bruschetta has roots in central Italy dating back centuries, originally a simple way for farmers to use day-old bread and ripe garden tomatoes.

Toasted Italian bread rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil — a simple, vibrant starter that celebrates ripe summer produce.

Authentic Italy Bruschetta recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
320 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1baguette or ciabatta, sliced
4ripe tomatoes, diced
2garlic cloves
handfulfresh basil, torn
4 tbspolive oil
1 tbspbalsamic vinegar

Method

1

Toast or grill the bread slices until golden and lightly crisp.

2

Rub each slice with a cut garlic clove while still warm.

3

Mix diced tomato, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar together.

4

Spoon the tomato mixture generously over the toasted bread and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip

Assemble bruschetta just before serving — the toast will turn soggy if it sits too long under the tomato topping.

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