Cooking Lucid
Bruschetta
Toasted rustic bread rubbed with garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. The perfect Italian appetizer — simple, fresh, and impossible to eat just one.
Prep 15 min
Cook 5 min
Total 20 min
Serves 6
Ingredients
Step 1 — Make the tomato topping
- 4 ripe Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Step 2 — Toast the bread
- 1 loaf rustic Italian bread (sliced ½ inch thick)
- 2 garlic cloves (halved, for rubbing)
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the tomatoes
Combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper. Let sit at room temperature 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- 2
Toast the bread
Brush bread slices with olive oil. Grill or broil until golden and crisp on both sides. Rub warm bread with halved garlic cloves.
- 3
Assemble and serve
Spoon tomato mixture generously over each slice. Serve immediately while bread is still warm and crisp.
Nutrition per serving: 180 cal · 4g protein · 24g carbs · 8g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
