Description
This gorgeous tomato & basil bruschetta is made with colorful heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and crisp slices of bread. It’s the perfect easy appetizer or light bite for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Heirloom tomatoes, cut into a large dice (you can use regular tomatoes, too)
- 4-5 leaves of basil, cut into a chiffonade/ribbons
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- coarse salt
- coarse pepper
- Good quality parmesan cheese (I use Parmigiano Reggiano)
- 1-2 Tbsp butter
- baguette, sliced diagonally into slices
- olive oil and balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Combine diced tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add a small splash of balsamic vinegar and olive oil and toss to coat (I recommend it).
- Butter both sides of each slice of baguette. Cook in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and turn over. Cook another 3-4 minutes or till golden. Repeat as needed with remaining baguette slices.
- Top toasted bread slices with tomato mixture and parmesan and serve.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free baguette, like Udi’s, Schar, or MyBread
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American