Appetizer: Italy – Bruschetta Al Pomodoro (Toasted Bread with Tomato)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced 4 heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 / 4 cup (15 g) fresh basil, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Grill or toast bread slices until crisp and golden. 2. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over each slice of bread and serve.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 148 kcal
Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Saturated fat: 1.9 g
Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 8 mg
Potassium: 313 mg
Calcium: 23 mg
Iron: 0.58 mg
Vitamin A: 62 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 18 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.