Bruschetta is the ultimate vegan Italian appetizer. Toasted bread, garlic, fresh tomatoes and basil create a flavorful finger food that’s perfect to feed a crowd.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy & Quick: You only need a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes to whip up this delicious appetizer.
Flavorful: Bruschetta bursts with Mediterranean flavors! You can feel the atmosphere of the Italian countryside right from your kitchen.
Perfect to feed a crowd: Everyone, and I mean EVErYONE I have ever served Bruschetta, has absolutely loved it – adults and kids alike.
Ingredients
- baguettes
- garlic
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- cherry tomatoes
- salt, ground black pepper
- fresh basil leaves
How to Make
STEP 1:
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.
STEP 2:
Cut the baguettes into thin slices and toast them on both sides.
STEP 3:
Brush each slice of toasted bread with the minced garlic, then add a little bit of the tomato mixture on top.
STEP 4:
Finally, garnish each slice with chopped basil.
Substitutions
Note: The nutritional info of this recipe is calculated with the original ingredients.
Balsamic vinegar: You can use red wine vinegar as well.
Fresh basil: Dried basil is a good substitute, but make sure to mix it with the olive oil and tomatoes instead of using it as garnish.
FAQ
Make sure to only top your toasted bread slices with the minced garlic and tomato mixture RIGHT BEFORE serving to avoid the bread getting soggy. Alternatively, you can also serve these 3 components SEPARATELY and let your guests assemble their own bruschettas.
The word “bruschetta” means “to roast over hot coals.” in Italian. This refers to toasting the bread.
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Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 2 9"-long baguettes sliced
- 4 cloves garlic very finely minced
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper ground
Garnish
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Cut the baguettes into thin slices and toast them on both sides.
- Brush each slice of toasted bread with the minced garlic, then add a little bit of the tomato mixture on top.
- Finally, garnish each slice with chopped basil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
I always put a ton of garlic on my bruschetta haha. I just can’t get enough!