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Fresh Tomato Bruschetta Recipe Easy Crispy Garlic Crostini Snack

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A quick and easy fresh tomato bruschetta with crispy garlic crostini, perfect for last-minute gatherings or a light, fresh snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium ripe Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, packed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, for rubbing crostini
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small baguette, preferably day-old or slightly stale
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dice 4 medium ripe Roma tomatoes into small pieces, about 1/4 inch. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Chop about 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves finely and add to the tomatoes.
  3. Mince 2 cloves of garlic finely and add to the tomato mixture along with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and if desired, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss gently to combine without mashing.
  4. Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the baguette slices for about 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy, adjusting heat to avoid burning.
  6. Immediately after toasting, rub each crostini slice with a clove of garlic (cut side down) while still warm to infuse garlic aroma.
  7. Spoon the fresh tomato topping generously over each garlic crostini and serve immediately.

Notes

If tomatoes are too juicy, drain excess liquid before mixing to prevent soggy crostini. Prepare tomato mixture a few hours ahead and refrigerate; bring to room temperature before serving. Toast crostini just before serving to maintain crispiness. Use day-old or slightly stale baguette for best texture. Adjust seasoning gradually to taste.

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