Name: Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil (divided); 5 cloves garlic (minced); 8 roma tomatoes; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (finely chopped); 1/4 cup basil (sliced into ribbons); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

This Tomato Bruschetta Recipe hits the spot. It's light and refreshing and perfect for serving atop your favorite type of bread!

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Recipe Name: Tomato Bruschetta Recipe
Ready In: 20 minutes
Serves: 3 cups
Main Ingredients: olive oil, garlic, roma tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, shredded parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper
Why You'll Love It: This Tomato Bruschetta Recipe hits the spot. It's light and refreshing and perfect for serving atop your favorite type of bread!

Get ready for the best bruschetta recipe

When it comes to appetizers, sign me up. They're notoriously everyone's favorite part of any meal, often competing with dessert as the #1 type of cuisine. But after enjoying bruschetta, there's hardly a debate: appetizers take the cake.

This tomato bruschetta recipe is no different! Made with just 8 ingredients, this simple and delicious bruschetta is just as refreshing as you'd imagine. It comes together in about 10 minutes and makes the perfect topping for bread or crackers and can even be used on sandwiches! I love to serve it up in an appetizer spread alongside other goodies like charcuterie or bacon-wrapped dates.

Ingredients in this Italian bruschetta recipe

The great thing about bruschetta is that it comes together with only three main ingredients and 5 herbs and flavorings. That means it's pretty simple, and many of the ingredients are likely already in your pantry!

Olive oil: First up, you will need 3 tablespoon of olive oil. It'll be divided into 1 and 2 tablespoon for use at two points throughout the recipe.
Garlic: Next, use 5 cloves of minced garlic to achieve the right flavor. If using garlic powder, use 1 and ¼ tsp.
Roma tomatoes: Tomatoes are the star of the bruschetta show, so you'll need 8 roma.
Balsamic vinegar: Add signature flavor with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
Shredded parmesan: Include a bit of cheese in the amount of ¼ cup. It should be finely chopped.
Basil: Next, use ¼ cup of fresh basil. Slice it into ribbons before adding to the recipe.
Salt & Pepper: Last but not least, finish up your recipe with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper!

The kitchen tools you'll need to make this recipe

Bruschetta comes together easily and in turn, only requires a handful of kitchen gear. To get started, grab your cutting board, chopping knife, sauté pan, spatula, large mixing bowl, and measuring cups. The measuring cups you'll need include ½ tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, and ¼ cup.

Photo of ingredients for Tomato Bruschetta Recipe with labels.

How to make this tomato bruschetta recipe

Bruschetta is delightfully simple to make, and it comes together a bit similarly to how you'd prepare salsa. However, the two are different, so be sure to follow the steps closely.

To begin, heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once it's hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Once sautéed, remove from the heat.

Dice the roma tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl, and stir until well combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.

How to serve tomato bruschetta

Tomato bruschetta can be enjoyed in a number of ways. Over a hard bread is common, but it's not the only option! Here are some more ways to enjoy it:

Over toasted or oven-browned bread
On seedy crackers
On a sandwich with other toppings
With eggs & toast for a hearty breakfast

Storing leftovers

After enjoying bruschetta, any remaining leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator. Be sure to use an airtight container to keep things extra fresh, and enjoy within about 3 days.

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Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photos by The Mindful Hapa

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