Tomato-Basil Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction

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Toasted baguette slices topped with fresh tomato and basil, drizzled with a concentrated balsamic glaze. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs baguette, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat broiler to high. Slice baguette diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. Brush both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil and toast under broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  3. Step 3: Simmer balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until reduced to a syrupy consistency (about 1 tbsp). Drizzle over tomato mixture just before serving.

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