Dinner time is approaching, and it’s the perfect night for appetizers, a glass of wine, a cold beer, or a refreshing cocktail. Today’s recipe pairs perfectly with all of them: the easy Caprese bruschetta. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for easy Caprese bruschetta:
- Cherry tomatoes, to taste (depending on how many slices of bread you have);
- Fresh basil, to taste;
- Baguette or Italian bread;
- Extra-virgin olive oil, to taste;
- Salt and black pepper, to taste;
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced.
How to make easy Caprese bruschetta:
- First, slice and toast your baguette or bread slices;
- Next, roughly chop the fresh basil;
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic cloves;
- In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, and garlic;
- Drizzle with a generous amount of extra-virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste;
- Spoon the mixture over the toasted bread and serve immediately.
Enjoy!
Pro-tips:
For an extra touch, you can sprinkle some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top and briefly broil it in the oven. This recipe is a fantastic choice for an appetizer or a light snack.
Did you know?
Bruschetta is a traditional Italian antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. As it has traveled across the world, many delicious variations have emerged (Source: Wikipedia).
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