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Easy 5-Minute Bruschetta

Belinda Bartholomew
Perfect summer appetizer made with fresh grape tomatoes, basil, and garlic! Serve with fresh mozzarella and crostini!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes approximately 2 cups
  • cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 Tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar I love using fig balsamic
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Rinse and drain grape tomatoes. Add to a food processor with the garlic cloves and pulse a few times until chunky but not puréed. Pour into a medium bowl.
  • Add aged balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  • Stack and roll the fresh basil leaves. Slice into thin ribbons. Add to the bruschetta. Mix to combine.
  • Let the bruschetta sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine before serving.

Notes

Serving suggestions:
Layer crostini with fresh mozzarella and a spoonful of bruschetta. Great for a light meal or appetizers!
Grill boneless chicken breasts and top with Easy Bruschetta for a Mediterranean inspired meal.
Keyword 5-minute, bruschetta, Easy, tomatoes
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