An Italian appetizer made of fresh toasted bread topped with fresh tomatoes, basil and Parmesan cheese.
Serves: 14 Slices (serves 4)
Ingredients
½ french baguette (173 grams)
1 tbsp. + 1 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
3 Plum Tomatoes, seeded, diced
10 basil leaves, sliced thin
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
salt & pepper to taste
Optional Topping: Drizzle of Balsamic Glaze
Instructions
Preheat broil to high, line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set a side
Cut baguette on a slight diagonal about ¼" thick. Place bread on to parchment paper. Place 1 tablesppon of olive oil in a bowl and with a pastry brush, brush each slice of bread on one side only. Take the garlic and rub it on to the bread. This is to give the bread a slight garlic taste. Place bread in the broil for 2 minutes until lightly crispy.
Meanwhile, add diced tomatoes and basil to a bowl and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Mix together, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add tomato mixture to the top of bread and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.
Optional: Top with a slight drizzle of Balsamic Glaze
Serve and Enjoy
Notes
Calories per 3 slices not including Balsamic Glaze: 166.7, Fat: 5.4, Cholesterol: 2.5, Sodium: 250, Potassium: 109, Carbs: 24.4, Fiber: 1.3, Sugar: 0, Protein: 4.5
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 3 Slices Each
Recipe by PB + P Design at https://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2013/04/02/the-making-of-bruschetta/