Ingredients
- 16 oz baguette, cut into ½-inch slices
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large beef steak tomatoes, diced (or 7–8 Roma tomatoes)
- ¼ cup purple onion, diced
- ¼ cup basil, thinly sliced into ribbons
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Toast the Bread:
Preheat your oven broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the baguette slices. Lightly spritz with olive oil cooking spray or brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Toast the bread under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until golden, then flip the bread and repeat on the other side. Remove from the oven and set aside. - Make the Tomato Mixture:
Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the garlic oil cool. Once cooled, transfer it to a large bowl and add diced tomatoes, purple onion, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Gently stir to combine. - Assemble and Serve:
Spoon the bruschetta mixture over the toasted baguette slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- Variations:
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top before broiling the baguette slices for a cheesy twist.
- Add a touch of heat: Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Try a different bread: Use ciabatta, sourdough, or French bread for a different texture.
- Add olives: Chopped Kalamata olives bring a briny, salty contrast to the sweetness of the tomatoes.
- Vegan: This recipe is naturally vegan, but you can add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Storage & Reheating:
- Bruschetta is best served immediately to maintain the crispy texture of the toasted bread.
- Leftovers can be stored separately (the topping and the bread) in airtight containers for 1–2 days. When ready to serve, toast the bread again and top with the leftover tomato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-Cook, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
