Appetizers
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Makes 12 bruschetta
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Makes 12 bruschetta
Always a popular appetizer. The topping can be made up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve. For a show- stopping presentation, seek out a mixture of red, orange and yellow grape tomatoes.
Nutritional information per bruschetta: Calories 116 (23% from fat)
carb. 19g
pro. 4g
fat 3g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 197mg
calc. 16mg
fiber 1g
carb. 19g
pro. 4g
fat 3g
sat. fat 0g
chol. 0mg
sod. 197mg
calc. 16mg
fiber 1g
Ingredients
- 1-2 slices (½-inch thick) French bread (baguette)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
- ¼-inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 to 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 large fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
- grated or shredded Parmesan, for sprinkling (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat grill in the closed position.
- Using 1 tablespoon of the oil, brush all the bread on both sides. Once the unit has preheated, put all the bread onto the grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- While bread is grilling, prepare topping.In a small bowl, stir together the tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and basil with the remaining oil.
- Once bread is grilled, transfer to a platter or large plate.Evenly divide the topping on the grilled bread.Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired;
- serve immediately.
