Description
Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze is a delicious appetizer featuring toasted bread topped with a mixture of fresh tomatoes, basil, and a sweet balsamic reduction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar over medium heat until it reduces to a syrupy consistency.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with the tomato mixture.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the bruschetta before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add mozzarella cheese to the topping.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Can be made ahead of time; just assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Bruschetta, Balsamic Glaze, Italian Appetizer, Tomato Basil Bruschetta