Bitter-Sweet Tomato Bruschetta
A bright, herbaceous topping for crusty bread with Aperol's signature citrus-bitter notes. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs Ripe tomatoes, Red onion, Fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 195 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Red onion
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil
- 1 tbsp Aperol
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Crusty baguette
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Instructions
- Step 1: Dice 1 lb tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes, then finely chop 1/4 cup red onion and 2 tbsp fresh basil, combining in a bowl with 1 tbsp Aperol, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp kosher salt.
- Step 2: Stir until ingredients are evenly distributed, then cover and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Slice the crusty baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces and toast under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp on both sides.
