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Tomato Bruschetta

Tomato Bruschetta

Cost $12, save $10

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  • 25 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🍅 2 large tomatoes, diced
    • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 🧅 ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
    • 10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Condiments

    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup olive oil (Optional)

  • Dairy

    • ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • Bread

    • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1/4-inch slices

STEPS

1

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, basil, and garlic in a medium bowl; let tomato mixture rest for 15 to 30 minutes.

2

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

3

Arrange French bread slices on a large baking sheet; drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil.

4

Toast bread under the preheated broiler until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oven and top bread slices with tomato mixture using a slotted spoon, allowing excess liquid to drain. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

5

Return to the oven and broil until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

248

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 You can prepare the tomato mixture ahead of time to save cooking time.Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.For added crunch, consider brushing olive oil evenly on both sides of bread slices before toasting.Experiment with different cheeses or herbs to customize flavors.