Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 baguette (cut in 1/2 inch slices)
  • 2 cups tomatoes (finely chopped, see recipe notes)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 6 leaves basil (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • ¼ cup balsamic reduction

Instruction

  • Toast the bread. Turn your oven on to the broil setting. Place the baguette slices on a large baking sheet. Place under the broiler and toast on both sides for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • Prepare bruschetta. In a medium size bowl toss together the tomatoes, garlic onion, basil, cheese, salt, pepper and olive oil. Taste the tomato mixture for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Finish dish. Spoon bruschetta on the toasted bread slices and drizzle with balsamic reduction if preferred.