Easy Bruschetta Recipe
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Classic Easy Bruschetta Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a good fresh and flavorful bruschetta appetizer to get your meal started. It’s one of the classic things to order at an Italian restaurant, and now you’ll love that you can make it at home, any time you want!With good quality tomatoes everywhere this time of year, there is no excuse to say no to this easy fresh bruschetta made with fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and spread on a warm slice of perfectly crisp toasted bread.
It’s seriously a swoon-worthy recipe you need to try this season!
What are Basil Ribbons?
You may have noticed in the ingredients, basil ribbons are listed as a key component. If you are unsure of what that is, no worries!I will let you know now, it’s not something you can just pick up at the grocery store, pre-prepared. To make basil ribbons you will buy regular basil leaves, and follow a few steps to cut them into ribbons, a process that’s often called chiffonade.
How To Chiffonade:
Stack the basil leaves on top of each other in a manner that makes so the leaves cup each other. Next, gently roll the leaves into a cigar-like shape. Hold the roll closed and thinly slice the rolled basil leaves. Continue slicing until the entire roll has been sliced into thin ribbons.If you need a better visual, check out this video that shows all the steps on how to cut basil ribbons.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
- 26 oz. roma tomatoes, diced (about 7-8)
- 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, then more to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped basil ribbons (chiffonade)
- 1 (14.5 oz) loaf hearty french bread (such as La Brea), sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 12 slices)
Instructions
- For tomato mixture: Heat olive oil in a small skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and saute until just starting to turn golden (don't brown it), about 1 minute.
- Pour into a large mixing bowl. Let cool while you chop the tomatoes and basil.
- Pour tomatoes into bowl with cooled oil mixture. Add parmesan, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss mixture well. Serve right away over toasted bread (spoon some of the juices along with it). Garnish with more parmesan if desired.
- To toast bread*: position oven rack a few inches below broil and preheat broiler. Align bread slices on an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Broil first side until golden brown, about 1 minute (don't walk away and keep and eye on them they'll brown quickly), then flip slices to opposite side and broil opposite side until golden brown.
Tips For Making an Easy Bruschetta Recipe
- For the best results be sure to use as fresh of ingredients as possible. I suggest buying any fresh ingredients just a day or so before you plan to make this easy bruschetta recipe
- If making the recipe for a party, you can prep the bread ahead of time, up to several hours before serving. This will help with some of the last minute prep stress and give you a quick app to throw together right as people arrive.
- If you have some leftover bruschetta, try using the leftovers to top the grilled or baked chicken with for the next day’s lunch or dinner.
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