Bruschetta con Pomodorini e Olive

Bruschetta con Pomodorini e Olive is a vibrant, Italian-inspired appetizer featuring fresh cherry tomatoes and olives on toasted bread. This vegan dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for a light meal or starter.

Ingredients

• Baguette - 1 small (about 250g)
• Cherry tomatoes - 200g
• Kalamata olives - 100g, pitted and chopped
• Fresh basil - 10g, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
2. Slice the baguette into 1.5 cm thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
3. Brush each slice with olive oil and bake in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
4. While the bread is toasting, chop the cherry tomatoes and combine them in a bowl with the chopped olives, minced garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
5. Mix well and let the mixture marinate for about 5 minutes to enhance the flavors.
6. Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool slightly.
7. Top each slice of toasted bread with the tomato and olive mixture.
8. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the bruschetta if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and olives, promoting heart health.
• High in fiber which aids in digestion and supports gut health.

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