Herbed Tomato Bruschetta

Herbed Tomato Bruschetta is a vibrant, flavorful appetizer that combines fresh tomatoes and aromatic herbs on crispy toasted bread. This delightful side dish is perfect for sharing and elevates any meal with its fresh taste and inviting aroma.

Ingredients

• Baguette - 1 small (about 200g)
• Ripe tomatoes - 2 medium (about 250g)
• Fresh basil - 10g
• Fresh parsley - 10g
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Slice the baguette into 1.5 cm thick slices and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle the baguette slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
4. While the bread is toasting, finely chop the tomatoes, basil, and parsley.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, basil, parsley, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, remaining olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
6. Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
7. Spoon the tomato mixture generously onto each slice of toasted baguette.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes that help fight inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil that support heart health.

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