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Tomato Basil Bruschetta

This simple and easy bruschetta is a hit at every party! It's the perfect summer appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 1.5 cups bruschetta

Ingredients
  

For the bruschetta topping

  • 1 ½ cups diced cherry tomatoes you can also use Roma tomatoes, but I prefer the taste/texture of cherry tomatoes for this recipe
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced basil
  • ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic glaze you can sub 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar if needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the bruschetta toasts

  • 1 baguette
  • olive oil
  • dash of salt

Instructions
 

For the bruschetta topping

  • In a medium sized bowl, gently mix tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and garlic. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix together and serve over toasted bread.

For the bruschetta toasts

  • Put oven on broil.
  • Slice baguette into ½" pieces and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  • Brush both sides of toast with olive oil and sprinkle a small amount of salt on each side.
  • Place in oven and watch carefully, once the tops are golden brown, remove from oven and flip all toasts. Repeat on other side.
  • Remove bread from oven.
Keyword classic, gluten free, healthy, hors d'oeuvre, refreshing, summer, vegan, vegetarian
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