Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or baguette
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pkg cherry tomatoes
- fresh basil one handful
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and very thinly sliced
- 10 mozzarella pearls
- 2-3 tbs balsamic vinegar for drizzling
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Bread
- Slice a French loaf or baguette into 1/2" thick slices
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add bread slices and toast on both sides
- Once golden brown on both sides, place on a platter and set aside
Tomato Basil Topping
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half
- Peel and cut garlic very thinly
- Wash and rough chop fresh basil
- Cut mozzarella pearls in half or quarters
- In a bowl, gently toss tomatoes, garlic and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste
Arrange
- Using a spoon, ladle the tomato basil topping onto each bread slice
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar
- Serve and enjoy
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg
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