Description
A fresh and flavorful Pesto Tomato Bruschetta recipe featuring crisp baguette slices topped with aromatic basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Topping
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil (about 10 large leaves)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Baguette & Pesto
- 1 baked French baguette, sliced thinly on an angle
- 1/2 – 1 cup prepared basil pesto
- 2 – 3 Tbsp olive oil (for brushing baguette slices)
Finishing
- 2 – 4 Tbsp balsamic glaze (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Topping: In a medium bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, minced fresh basil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix gently to combine and let the flavors meld.
- Prepare the Baguette Slices: Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Lightly brush each baguette slice with olive oil on both sides.
- Toast the Baguette Slices: Place the oiled baguette slices onto the hot skillet or grill pan. Toast each side for about 1 minute or until golden brown and crisp, being careful not to burn.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spread a generous layer of basil pesto on each crispy baguette slice. Spoon the tomato topping evenly over the pesto layer.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Drizzle balsamic glaze over each bruschetta to add a sweet and tangy contrast that enhances all the flavors.
- Serve Immediately: Arrange the bruschetta on a serving platter and enjoy fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the juiciest and most flavorful topping.
- Adjust the amount of basil pesto to your preference for a lighter or more intense basil flavor.
- Balsamic glaze is optional but adds a delicious sweet and tangy balance to the bruschetta.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the French baguette with gluten-free bread slices.
- Serve bruschetta immediately after assembly to maintain the crispness of the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 bruschetta piece)
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 223 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
