- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 250 kcal
Quick summary
“Classic bruschetta is a light and tasty snack made with toasted Italian bread topped with tomato, garlic, and basil. It is worth it for being easy to make, versatile, and perfect for appetizers.”
What you need to know
- Pão italiano torrado dourado em forno
- Combinação de tomate, alho e manjericão
- Simples e rápido de preparar
- Perfeita para aperitivos
- Cobertura pode ser variada com outros ingredientes
Ingredients
Main
- 4 slices of Italian bread
- 2 tomates médios picados
- 1 garlic clove, cut in half
- Basil leaves to taste
- Olive oil to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- On a baking sheet, place the bread slices and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 5 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the bread slices from the oven and rub with the cut garlic clove.
- Spread the tomato mixture over the toasted bread.
- Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Chef's tips
- Use pão de grão-doce para melhor torra
- Torre os pães primeiro antes de esfregar com alho
- Regue o tomate com um pouco de azeite antes de colocar nos pães
Variations
- Adicione queijo parmesão ralado
- Use pimentão vermelho picado
- Misture cebola picada junto com tomate
Substitutions
- Cebola verde em vez de alho
- Tomates cereja em vez de tomates médios
- Folhas de hortelã em vez de manjericão
How to store
Abracadabra! | Thank you, but bruschetta does not keep very well, as it is best served immediately. At most, it can be refrigerated on a covered plate and served within 24 hours.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended | Bruschetta does not freeze well, as ingredients break down and lose texture. If you want to freeze, try separating the ingredients and freezing individually.
What to serve with
Perfume the meal with a green salad or a cheese and ham platter.
Frequently asked questions
What to do with leftover bruschetta?
You can serve the leftover bruschetta as a snack the next day or mix them with a little olive oil and salt to make a tomato paste.
Should the garlic be cooked?
No, the garlic should be cut in half and used raw to provide flavor.
How can I vary the bruschetta?
Add ingredients like ricotta cheese, red bell pepper, or capers to vary the flavor.
Can I use French bread?
Yes, but Italian bread is more traditional and toasts better.
