Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe

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This is one of the appetizers my friends request most. There is rarely any left over when I serve it. The red pepper flakes and basil add a nice little kick to the taste. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

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Tomato Basil Bruschetta Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 20 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
  • 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves

Directions

  • Using 2 tablespoons oil, lightly brush one side of bread slices. Place bread oil side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, pimientos, chopped basil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; stir in cheese.
  • Place a whole basil leaf on each slice of toast bread. Top with tomato mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Serve immediately. Yield: 20 appetizers.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving piece equals 85 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 168 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Tomato Basil Bruschetta in Taste of Home June/July 2004, p33

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2011 by troykelly

Excellent recipe! Thanks so much for sharing! Definitely a keeper!


Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by irishprincess874

This has got to be the best thing I have ever put into my mouth! The flavor is so fresh and clean. I love to pick the tomato and basil right out of the garden to add to the freshness. So good!


Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2010 by Hotcookie2

I really enjoyed this recipe. I have tried other basic bruschetta recipes and this one has been my favorite so far.

 
 
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