Toasted bread (bruschette) with tomatoes and basil
6 servings
15 minutes
Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil is a classic Italian dish from sunny Tuscany. Its simplicity in preparation combines with delightful flavor: crispy bread infused with garlic and olive oil perfectly complements juicy tomatoes and fresh basil. The light acidity of white wine vinegar enhances the freshness of the ingredients, while black pepper adds spiciness. It’s the perfect appetizer for a summer evening or cozy gatherings with friends, immersing you in the atmosphere of Italian hospitality.
1
Slice the bread into 1 cm thick slices and grill on both sides. Then rub each slice with garlic, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Ciabatta: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Olive oil: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
2
Wash ripe tomatoes, remove the stem, cut and remove the seeds. Chop the green basil leaves. Place the tomatoes in a bowl, sprinkle with basil, add salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar. Mix (you can also lightly crush the tomatoes with a fork). Place the filling on pieces of ciabatta.
- Tomatoes: 5 piece
- Green basil: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: to taste
- White wine vinegar: to taste