Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
A vibrant topping of ripe tomatoes, basil, and garlic, perfect for crusty bread or as a starter. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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
- 2 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, chopped fresh basil
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices crusty bread
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to mix.
- Step 2: Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Step 3: Toast bread slices in a toaster or oven until crisp. Top each slice with half of the tomato-basil mixture.
- Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil leaves.
