Ingredients
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- 8 roma tomatoes, diced
- 12 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 baguette loaf, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
- Plain goat cheese
- Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet and sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Core and dice tomatoes, draining excess juice.
- Slice basil and add it to the tomatoes.
- Combine with garlic oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper; marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F; slice baguette and arrange on baking sheet.
- Brush with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes, then broil until golden.
- Spread goat cheese on toasted bread and top with bruschetta mixture; drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Toast the bread until just golden for perfect texture.
Assemble toasts just before serving for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5