Appetizer: Italy – Bruschetta Al Pomodoro (Toasted Bread with Tomato)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Ingredients
US weight measurements (approximate). oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
1 baguette, sliced 4 heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 / 4 cup fresh basil, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste
Show original ingredient measurements
1 baguette, sliced 4 heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh basil, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Grill or toast bread slices until crisp and golden. 2. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over each slice of bread and serve.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 148 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Saturated fat: 1.9 g
Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 8 mg
Potassium: 313 mg
Calcium: 23 mg
Iron: 0.58 mg
Vitamin A: 62 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 18 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:58+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.