Description
A fresh and flavorful Tomato Bruschetta with a tangy balsamic glaze, perfect as a light appetizer or snack. This recipe combines juicy diced tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic atop toasted Italian bread, finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Topping
- 1 cup tomatoes, pitted and diced (about 4 roma tomatoes)
- ¼ cup red onion, diced (about ¼ red onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Balsamic Glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
Bread and Topping
- ½ loaf Italian bread or French baguette, sliced into ½ inch slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the tomato topping: In a medium mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to mix evenly. Refrigerate for one hour to enhance the flavors, though you can serve immediately if pressed for time.
- Prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring balsamic vinegar to a boil. Continue simmering for 5 minutes until the vinegar is reduced by half and thickened to a glossy, syrupy consistency that coats the back of a spoon. Pour into a small bowl and let cool; it will thicken further as it cools.
- Toast the bread: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, mix olive oil and garlic powder. Brush this mixture onto one side of each sliced bread piece. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes or until they are lightly golden and crisp.
- Assemble the bruschetta: Spoon the chilled tomato mixture generously onto each toasted bread slice. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Make the tomato topping up to one day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir gently before serving.
- The balsamic glaze can be prepared up to one month ahead and kept refrigerated in a sealed container.
- For optimal crunch, toast the bread fresh before serving. Toasting a day ahead will result in loss of crispness and the bread may become hard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
