Classic Italian Bruschetta Recipe Video

Welcome to Elba's Kitchen. Today she is preparing the mouth-watering bruschetta, which is a popular Italian appetizer. You can also serve these as snacks with your choice of wines.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
Servings6Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Ripe tomatoes2 , washed, seeded, finely diced (Roma)
 Extra virgin olive oil3 1⁄2 Tablespoon, divided
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Basil leaves4 Large, rinsed, dried, chopped
 White balsamic vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
 Baguette1 , cut into 6 diagonal slices
 Italian seasoning To Taste
 Mozarella cheese3 Tablespoon, shredded (Adjust Quantity As Needed)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 217 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g16.6%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g8.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 5.9 mg2%

Sodium 359.5 mg15%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.54 g2.2%

Sugars 1.9 g

Protein 5 g10.2%

Vitamin A 8.6% Vitamin C 9.7%

Calcium 4.6% Iron 1.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1) In a bowl, combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, basil and vinegar.
2) Season this with salt and pepper and place inside refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3) In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil with pepper and salt.
4) Brush the baguette slices with the oil mixture on both the sides.
5) Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
6) Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and bake at 425F oven to brown both the sides. Give 3 minutes for each sides.
7) Bring out the baguettes and spoon the tomato mixture on top.
8) Add shredded cheese on top of the baguettes.
9) Place the baguettes inside the broiler to melt the cheese.
10) Serve the bruschettas by garnishing with herbs, if desired.

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Editors Review

Fond of Italian food? This recipe is a must try for you. Watch the chef prepare this Classic Italian Bruschetta step by step in this video. We bet your family will love this Italian delicacy. Watch it now.
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