Tomato and Basil-Topped Garlic Bruschetta

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6 servings (serving size: 1 bruschetta)
June 2008
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Briefly cook the garlic, onion, and tomato to mellow and meld the flavors. If you have your grill going, toast the bread on it for a smoky finish.

Ingredients

  • 6 (1-ounce) slices Italian bread or peasant bread
  • 1 garlic clove, halved and divided
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 cups finely chopped seeded tomato (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 128
  • Caloriesfromfat 30%
  • Fat 4.2g
  • Satfat 0.6g
  • Monofat 2.6g
  • Polyfat 0.6g
  • Protein 3.4g
  • Carbohydrate 20g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 1.2mg
  • Sodium 308mg
  • Calcium 31mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes, turning after 4 minutes. Rub one side of toast with cut side of 1 garlic clove half; set toast aside. Discard garlic clove half. Mince remaining garlic clove half.

Step 3

Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add tomato and onion to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat. Stir in vinegar and capers. Cool completely. Stir in basil, salt, and pepper. Spoon 1/3 cup tomato mixture onto each toast slice. Serve immediately.

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Ratings & Reviews

pmarie's Review

pmarie
April 23, 2012
I tried several bruschetta recipes before choosing this one for a tapas & sangria party. Fresh, bright flavors, and easy to make ahead.

crusnock's Review

LadySkar
November 13, 2010
This was incredibly flavorful! We served with store bought bagel chips and toasts. Will definitely make again!

LadySkar's Review

crusnock
September 01, 2010
WOW!!!! my husband and i loved it!! i made it with heirloom tomatoes... they were really juicy (had a lot of juice in the bowl after i chopped them) so i added extra vinegar and capers to make sure there was enough flavor. My husband and I looked at each other and said "MMMMmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"