Snack / Italian
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
Crisp sourdough toast holds chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic with a balsamic dressing. Assemble just before serving to keep the bread crisp.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 8 minutes
- Total
- 23 minutes
- Serves
- 4
Gather your ingredients
Everything you need.
Allergen notes
- Wheat is commonly present in sourdough bread, vegan; check the actual product labels, including any gluten-free replacements.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Heat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Brush bread slices with half the oil and bake for 7–8 minutes until crisp.
Rub warm toast with half the garlic. Finely mince the remaining garlic.
Mix tomatoes, minced garlic, basil, remaining oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Spoon tomato mixture over toast just before serving.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Drain very juicy tomatoes so the toasted bread stays crisp.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use gluten-free vegan bread if avoiding wheat.
Storage: Refrigerate tomato topping for 1 day; toast and assemble bread fresh.
Estimated nutrition per serving
260 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate tomato topping for 1 day; toast and assemble bread fresh.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use gluten-free vegan bread if avoiding wheat.
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