Tomato Basil Bruschetta

🛒 Ingredients

• Italian bread 30 g · 80 kcal
• Ripe tomatoes 75 g · 14 kcal
• Garlic clove 2 g · 3 kcal
• Fresh basil leaves 3 g · 1 kcal
• Extra virgin olive oil 15 g · 135 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Dice the ripe tomatoes into small, even pieces and transfer them to a medium-sized bowl. Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the diced tomatoes.
2. Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and mix them into the tomato and garlic mixture. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, then gently stir to combine all ingredients. Let the mixture marinate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Slice the Italian bread into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick pieces. Toast the bread slices on both sides in a toaster, under a broiler, or on a grill until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
4. For extra flavor, lightly rub one side of each toasted bread slice with a peeled garlic clove. This will infuse a subtle garlic aroma into the bread.
5. Generously spoon the marinated tomato and basil mixture onto each toasted bread slice. Serve the Tomato Basil Bruschetta immediately for the best taste and texture.