Bruschetta

🛒 Ingredients

• Crusty Bread (e.g., Ciabatta or Baguette) 60 g · 156 kcal
• Ripe Tomatoes 120 g · 22 kcal
• Garlic Clove 5 g · 7 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15 g · 135 kcal
• Fresh Basil Leaves 2 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Slice the crusty bread into 1-inch thick pieces and toast them lightly on a grill, griddle, or in a toaster until golden and crisp.
2. While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each toasted slice generously with a peeled garlic clove.
3. Dice the ripe tomatoes into small cubes and mix them in a bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper to taste.
4. Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each garlic-rubbed toasted bread slice.
5. Serve immediately as an appetizer or light snack, optionally garnishing with an extra basil leaf.