Tomato Bruschetta
An Italian-style finger food of crisp toasted baguette topped with a sweet-and-tangy mix of tomato and bell pepper. It comes together from simple everyday ingredients, making it perfect for a housewarming or brunch.
Ingredients
Main
- Baguette6 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes10
- Bell pepper1
- Minced onion1/2
- Butter4 spoons
Sauce & Seasoning
- Olive oil2.5 spoons
- Balsamic vinegar1/2 spoon
- Minced garlic1/2 spoon
- Oligo syrup1 spoon
- Grated parmesan cheesea few (optional)
- Basil5 leaves
Directions
- 1
Gather the diced bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes together in one bowl.
- 2
Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and oligo syrup into a sauce, then toss it together with the diced bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- 3
Coat a pan generously with butter and toast the baguette slices over low heat until crisp on both sides.
- 4
Top the toasted baguette with the tomato mixture and it's ready to serve.
Tips
Use plenty of butter when toasting the baguette so both sides turn crisp. You can use regular tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes, and toast with olive oil instead of butter if you prefer.