Garden-Fresh Bruschetta

Name: Garden-Fresh Bruschetta
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved; 14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick); 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 14 fresh basil leaves

This easy-to-fix bruschetta can be served as an appetizer or as a colorful side dish. —Rachel Garcia, Fort Knox, Kentucky

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
14 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
14 fresh basil leaves

Directions

Rub cut side of garlic over one side of each slice of bread. Place bread garlic side down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, oil, minced basil, salt and pepper; spoon about 2 tablespoons onto each piece of toast. Top each with a basil leaf.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 203 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Garden Fresh Tomato Bruschetta in Taste of Home June/July 2005

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shiny0torchic

Jul 6, 2013

I made this recipe for the Fourth of July, and it was fantastic. When my roommate and I ran out of French Bread, we ate it with wavy potato chips instead! This makes it a great gluten-free snack or lunch for the future. I can't wait to use actual fresh basil from my garden when it's ready to be picked, and I'll probably try adding minced garlic as well. A very delicious recipe I will make many times over.
pschube

Jan 12, 2013

Yummy! Add more flavor by mixing 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tsp sugar with the olive oil before tossing with the tomato mixture.
CWhitefish

Nov 11, 2012

Simple, fresh and yummy...sure you could add other ingredients but if it ain't broke, don't fix it ;o)
pschube

Aug 21, 2012

I finely mince the garlic and mix it in with the tomatoes, onion and basil. Fresh and excellent!
fudgcake

Jan 29, 2012

I tryed it and I thouht it was awesome
JCV4

Aug 27, 2011

A good, easy recipe to use up the many tomatoes I have this year. I added some parmesan cheese on top one time, and another time I topped with shredded gruyere. Thanks!
bwcaloon

Dec 28, 2010

As usual, I modify the recipe to suit our taste. I add finely chopped veggies that I have on hand, (cucumber, green pepper, onion...) I have never tried baked/broiled, bruschetta, I cook mine in some margarine in a skillet. Then add the toppings...
littleann1

Jun 13, 2010

I used New York Style Frozen Ciabbatta Loaves & grilled it on the pit first for a few min. then topped with this stuff & sprinkled freshly grated parm. cheese on top. It was do devine!!!!
Cuk'n4U

May 26, 2010

I crush the garlic and add to the bowl with other ingredients.It is fine even without the basil leaf on top.Have made this for years-one of my favorites. Usually serve it as a cookout appetizer.
sandy0716

May 26, 2010

Fantastic!!Very fresh and very easy to make! Just delicious!