Description
A fresh and flavorful Tomato Bruschetta recipe featuring diced Roma tomatoes mixed with garlic, shallots, balsamic glaze, and olive oil, topped with fresh basil and served on toasted French bread slices for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Mixture
- 8 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-2 shallots, diced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- â…“ cup fresh basil, julienned
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crostini
- French bread, sliced into ¼ inch slices
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the tomato mixture: In a bowl, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, and diced shallots. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the balsamic glaze and olive oil, then stir gently to combine. Set the mixture aside to let the flavors meld until ready to serve.
- Add fresh basil: Just before serving, add the julienned fresh basil to the tomato mixture and stir again to evenly distribute the basil and enhance the freshness of the bruschetta topping.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for toasting the French bread slices for the crostini.
- Slice the bread: Cut the French bread into ¼ inch thick slices to create the base for the bruschetta.
- Brush with olive oil: Brush both sides of each bread slice evenly with olive oil to ensure a crisp, golden toast when baked.
- Bake the crostini: Arrange the olive oil brushed bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 9 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of golden brown and crispiness.
- Serve: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let cool slightly. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each crostini just before serving for a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- Seed the tomatoes to prevent excess moisture from making the bruschetta soggy.
- The balsamic glaze adds a sweet tang, but you can substitute with balsamic vinegar if glaze is unavailable.
- Basil is best added last to maintain its bright color and fresh flavor.
- For extra flavor, consider rubbing a garlic clove on the toasted bread before topping.
- To make this recipe vegan, ensure the bread contains no dairy or eggs.
