Bruschetta with tomato cubes, basil, garlic and olive oil on toasted bread
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Bruschetta

For bruschetta, dice tomatoes, mix with salt, olive oil and basil and place on crispy toasted bread. Rub the bread with garlic, but it will only stay good if it is topped just before serving.

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Total time 20 min
Calories 260 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Bruschetta with tomatoes, basil and garlic

Bruschetta is simple, but not arbitrary. Use ripe tomatoes, drain off excess juice and toast the bread vigorously. This keeps the crust stable and the topping tastes fresh instead of watery.

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Recipe

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is made with roasted bread, ripe tomatoes, basil, garlic and good olive oil. Let the tomatoes simmer for a short time to make the topping aromatic.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Season tomatoes

    Dice tomatoes, mix with salt, pepper, olive oil and basil. leave to stand for 10 minutes and drain the excess juice.

  2. 2

    Roasting bread

    Roast the bread slices in the oven, toaster or pan until they are crispy on the outside.

  3. 3

    Rub the garlic

    Rub hot slices of bread with the clove of garlic cut in half. Do not use too much garlic, otherwise it will have a bitter effect.

  4. 4

    Add the toppings

    Spread the tomato mixture on the bread and top off with a little balsamic vinegar if desired.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately

    Serve bruschetta directly while the bread is still crispy.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Bruschetta

Drain the tomatoes

Too much tomato juice softens the bread. Let it stand briefly and drain off the excess liquid.

Roast bread vigorously

A stable crust keeps the topping better and remains crispy for longer.

Dose garlic

Hot slices of bread absorb garlic strongly. Once grating is often enough.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Small cubes of mozzarella complement the tomato topping, but should be drained well.

Roasted peppers or courgettes are a good topping when tomatoes have little flavour.

Nutrition per serving

260kcal
34.0 gCarbohydrates
7.0 gProtein
11.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Bruschetta

Ripe aromatic tomatoes are crucial. In winter, small cherry tomatoes often work better than large watery tomatoes.

Tomatoes release a lot of juice or the bread was covered too early. Drain the topping and only serve shortly before.

Prepare the tomato topping and toasted bread separately, and assemble them just before serving.

The bread is rubbed with garlic in the classic way. If you like it milder, rub it very lightly or leave it out.

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