Roasted Tomato and Garlic Bruschetta
A simple yet delicious bruschetta made with roasted tomatoes and garlic, perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Roma or plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 1 French baguette or ciabatta, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the chopped tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet with the unpeeled garlic cloves.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized, and the garlic is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Squeeze the garlic from its skins and mix with the tomatoes.
- Toast the sliced bread until golden brown.
- Top warm bread with the roasted tomato mixture just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Serve immediately to avoid soggy bread. You can rub the toasted bread with raw garlic for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bruschetta, roasted tomatoes, appetizers, Italian cuisine