Bruschetta

Name: Bruschetta
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Full of simple yet bold Italian flavors, this easy bruschetta recipe is perfect crowd-friendly fare.

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread

Directions

In a large bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Bring to room temperature before serving. Slice bread into 24 pieces; toast under broiler until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 77 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

I drew inspiration from my grandma’s recipe for this garden-fresh bruschetta. The crisp bread and tomato goodness make a great party appetizer, but the dish also works alongside your favorite Italian entree. —Jean Franzoni, Rutland, Vermont

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